General Sir Patrick Sanders, former Head of the British Army, and our Strategic Defence Adviser says: 'Santander are class-leading in terms of the defence policies that they have.’
He brings deep experience across the defence sector and will support our work with clients and industry partners.
Why our customers love us
- Experience that matters. We work with many of the largest defence companies in Europe. Plus, many of their suppliers. This gives us an insight into pressures businesses face - from managing cash flow to entering new markets.
- Close ties across the industry through our work with UK Export Finance (UKEF), British Business Bank and ADS, the UK trade body for aerospace, defence and security. This helps us link our clients with funding, export support, and new opportunities.
- We understand your business. Specialist insight through our global ecosystem of providers. This can help you address key themes and trends that may impact your business.
- Strong European footprint with a presence in the UK, Spain, and Portugal. Plus, support from our Corporate & Investment Banking teams in France, Germany, Italy, and the Nordics.
Our team specialises in
- Working capital and longer-term loans.
- Trade finance and guarantees.
- Payments and treasury solutions.
- Growth capital
- Asset finance
- Liquidity solutions.