Danny Scarr, an experienced banking professional, has been appointed as a director in Begbies Traynor Group’s advisory practice as it builds its offering across the Humber region and East Yorkshire.

With a 17-year track record in banking, Danny has held a number of positions with Barclays, latterly as business relationship manager, working across Hull and the Humber region. He has extensive experience of supporting businesses from a funding perspective and providing bank lending in complex scenarios.

Danny joins as director in the Corporate Solutions team within BTG Advisory which provides tailored funding solutions and receivables management services. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening the division’s profile throughout the Humber region and East Yorkshire. He complements the firm’s 10-strong Corporate Solutions team which provides a wide range of services including raising finance, refinancing, credit control services and sales ledger management.

Andrew Mackenzie, partner at Begbies Traynor who leads the Humber region, added: “Having built up a valuable network of contacts throughout the region who have seen first-hand the level of business advice and lending expertise Danny is able to provide, he is a welcome addition to the team.”

The Corporate Solutions team assists businesses needing to raise finance, working with banks and accountants across the North. In addition, the team provides sales ledger support, helping to collect outstanding business debts.