UKSE

Appointed Investment Director in 2013, Matt oversees UKSE's investment activities. He joined in 2003 after working as an accountant for the parent company and has extensive experience helping businesses grow.

Works primarily at the Hartlepool Innovation Centre with customer service experience from public and private sectors.

A Chartered Accountant since 2019 with corporate finance experience advising SMEs on M&A transactions, Alex works in the investment team supporting client growth.

Joined UKSE in 2022 as a Workspace Co-Ordinator for the Yorkshire and Humber region, involved in the daily running of the Innovation Centre.

Joined UKSE in 2026 after local government and a long banking career; provides equity and debt investment in the Yorkshire & Humber region.

Joined UKSE in 2024 as part of the workspace team at Kirkleatham Innovation Centre, bringing customer service experience.

Joined UKSE after working for a former tenant at the Innovation Centre and now supports day-to-day operations of the Kirkleatham centre.

With a background in accounts, audit and corporate finance M&A advisory, Ellie qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2022 and works in the investment team.

Joined UKSE in 2026 as a Workspace Co-Ordinator for the Yorkshire and Humber region, involved in the daily running of the Innovation Centre.

Joined UKSE in 2020 as a receptionist/administrator in Sheffield and now serves as ESG Co-Ordinator, working with the ESG Lead on environmental, social and governance matters.

With the company since 1987, Jackie manages the day-to-day running of Grovewood Business Centre in Scotland.

Joined the Cardiff Workspace team in 2022 with customer service experience, supporting the day-to-day running of the Business Centre.

Joined UKSE in 2001 in Head Office, later moving to the regional office, and became Senior Workspace Co-Ordinator in 2022.

Workspace Manager for the North Region based at Hartlepool Innovation Centre, with public and private sector experience.

Joined in 2005 from the Corus HR department and is Workspace Co-Ordinator at the Ebbw Vale Innovation Centre.

Joined UKSE in 2003 and supports the Company Accountant with the finance function and coordinates Head Office operations.

Marc has over 10 years working with small businesses, including as a public-sector Business Growth Adviser. He joined UKSE in 2024 to provide loan and equity funding to Scottish SMEs.

With 20 years in business management and finance, Michelle joined UKSE in 2024 and provides loan and equity finance to SMEs across the Wales region.

A solicitor qualified in 1997 specialising in M&A, private equity and corporate banking, Nick joined UKSE in 2017 and provides legal advice on its equity and debt investments.

Joined UKSE in 1995 as Company Accountant and became Finance Director and Company Secretary in 2008, responsible for accounting matters and IT.

With 30 years working with small businesses in banking and business support, Howard joined UKSE in 2022, managing Cardiff Bay and Ebbw Vale centres and providing loan and equity funding to Welsh SMEs.

With over 25 years in financial services, Mike works alongside Steve providing loan and equity funding to SMEs in the Midlands region.

Joined UKSE in 2022 with a decade of corporate finance experience advising on M&A and fundraising; provides debt and equity investments to Yorkshire and Humber SMEs.

A Chartered Accountant and former corporate bank manager with corporate finance experience, Peter works on property and finance matters across Tees Valley, Derwentside and West Cumbria.

With a background in business finance and portfolio management, Sarah handles investment and property matters for the North of England.

With a business finance background, Scott joined in 2012 and works on property and finance matters across Lanarkshire, Glasgow and Ayrshire, heading the Scotland team since 2020.

With 30 years supporting Midlands businesses' funding needs, plus experience running his own businesses and in corporate finance, Steve provides equity and debt investments to Midlands companies.

Joined UKSE in 2021 with over 30 years of business lending experience; provides equity and debt investments in the Yorkshire and Humber region.