Meet the experts

Ashley Keen

Local Director (Oxford)

I have worked in banking for 12 years, with Lloyds, Santander and for the past 4 years with Metro Bank in various roles. As Local Director for Oxford I now have the opportunity to grow a business in the City that I call home, working with local connections and businesses, in an environment where I can provide unparalleled levels of service.

Heather Wood

Local Director (Aylesbury)

I have worked within financial services for 19 years. My career started with Prudential working in the Pension Review unit. I then moved to the Co-op bank and qualified as a Financial Adviser. I then had an enjoyable 13 years with Lloyds Banking group working across the different channels, such as Lloyds, Halifax and Scottish Widows leading various teams. I have now been at Metro Bank for just over a year and love it! As a Local Director, Metro Bank gives me the opportunity to work truly in a customer focused environment, building relationships and making decisions that will benefit the local community.

Grant Shergold

Local Business Manager

I have 10+ years of experience in banking and have run my own businesses in Oxford prior to joining Metro Bank as a Local Business Manager. My role enables me to build lasting relationships with the local business community and with the support available to me provide the highest levels of service to my portfolio of business customers.

Mike Gale

Commercial Banking Manager

Mike is a pro-active and professional Commercial banker with an eye for detail. His main area of expertise surrounds trading business (multi-sector) with a keen interest in the Technology sector and international trade. Based from Oxford, Mike’s main focus is driving Metro Bank’s Commercial business by serving the Oxfordshire, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire regions. A keen Tottenham Hotspur fan and golfer.