Member Spotlight: Spencer Rhodes, Relationship Director, Lloyds Bank

Introduce yourself

I manage a portfolio of high‑quality businesses across the North West, providing funding solutions and broader banking support. I am passionate about promoting the Lloyds Bank proposition and supporting new relationships as they join the Lloyds family.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and squash and have recently invested in my first padel racket (although I am still waiting to put it to use). I also spend much of my spare time supporting my children’s sporting activities, including assisting with coaching girls’ football.

Career highlight

• Sourcing £1bn new deposits within 6 months
• Delivering in excess of £500m lending to Insurance Brokers
• Supporting a number of North West business with capital to fund growth

Name three words that describe your personality

Competitive, Personable & Family focused

What’s the best thing about pro-manchester?

Can do attitude, from wonderful people with a true passion for the region

What are your priorities for 2026?

To continue championing the region and provide funding support to the North West business community as it evolves and grows.

What do you think are the most important things going on in Manchester at the moment?

The increasing competition for both funding and talent. Manchester benefits from outstanding universities that are producing the leaders of the future, and it is vital that we retain and nurture this talent within the North West.

Favourite meeting place in Manchester

A client’s premises — nothing compares to spending time on site with an owner‑managed business and seeing operations first‑hand. That said, I am always happy to meet for a steak at Flat Iron.

Are there any particular types of businesses that you would like to meet

Established businesses seeking to fund their next stage of growth, whether through mergers and acquisitions or organic expansion driven by capital expenditure

Get In Touch 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07384909752

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-rhodes-6398785