A BRADFORD district-based commercial finance consultancy has made two key hires as the company continues its UK-wide expansion.

Alice Cox has joined Cleckheaton-based ABL as regional director covering London, with Abigail Cook taking up the role of senior finance consultant covering the North East.

The hires come following the firm’s announcement in April of a major recruitment drive, as joint managing directors Alex Beardsley and Andy Redman aim to open a further 12 locations in the next three years and hit £6 million turnover by 2025.

Ms Beardsley said: “We are delighted to welcome Alice and Abigail to the ABL team.

“Their expertise and knowledge of commercial finance – and laser-sharp focus on delivering exceptional and personal customer service – will be hugely beneficial for our clients.”

finance they need to grow.”