Simon Ratcliff

Head of Operations

Simon joined BLME in May 2007 as Head of Operations and is responsible for overseeing the incoming/outgoing payment processes and managing the flow of documentation against transaction agreements. Prior to this Simon has held senior operational positions at Sabanci Bank Plc and Ahli United Bank (UK) Plc, London. He has over 20 years banking experience during which he has covered a wide range of financial operations including Trade Finance, Letters of Credit, Loans Administration and Settlements.

Beverley Dyson

Head of Human Resources

Beverley joined BLME in November 2007 as Head of Human Resources. Prior to this Beverley was at the London branch of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (part of BNP Paribas Group) where she was Head of Human Resources. During her career to date Beverley has worked at Banca Popolare di Milano and Banque Arab et Internationale d’Investissement (BAii) (part of BNP Paribas group). With over 19 years of Banking experience, including Leasing and Relocation Finance, Beverley migrated to Human Resources in 1991. Beverley has specific international experience in Change, TUPE, Diversity and Continued Professional Development.

Natalie Schoon

Tim Chapman

Director and Head of Finance

Tim joined BLME in October 2007 as Director – Head of Finance and Accounting. Prior to this Tim had spent time at Cantor Fitzgerald London where he was Financial Controller. Tim began his career at KPMG as part of the auditing function. He has since worked within the Finance function of several Investment Banks; Swiss Bank Corporation, NatWest Capital Markets, CIBC World Markets, before heading up the finance team ay UFJ International.