Carl Williamson
Biography
Carl joined UKEF in September 2019 from Lloyds Banking Group, where he spent 31 years in a variety of roles. He was a Relationship Director, managing and developing a portfolio of customers within the Manufacturing & Industrials sector. Prior to this he was Head of Cash Management and Trade Finance, delivering cash and trade products to large corporates in the London & South region.
As Co-Head of Business Group, he is responsible for the Trade Finance Division and Small Deals & business functions. These incorporate various underwriting units helping UKEF grow its support for smaller exporters with a range of Guarantee and Insurance products whilst being supported by a business development function through UKEF’s 27 strong team of Export Finance Managers (EFMs), as they drive the uptake and adoption of the export credit agency’s products across the country. Additionally, the Marketing & External Affairs team sits within his remit, driving UKEF’s external stakeholder relationships and creating Events and Marketing material to help raise awareness of UKEF’s stated objectives.