We are delighted to announce that Dave Bullen has joined the team as Head of Finance, a newly created role that was formed through continued increase in business activity.
Dave is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience, including 13 years at PKF Francis Clark, where he became Senior Associate in the Corporate Finance Team in Truro, before joining Care Home operator Swallowcourt as Head of Finance in 2015. Dave is also Co-Vice Chair on the Board of Governors for Bosvigo Primary School in Truro.
Away from work, Dave’s time is taken up with his young family – and on the rare occasion that he has any time to himself he can usually be found on the golf course.
With Dave now onboard to take the reins at a high level, Malachy McReynolds is able to step down from his role as Interim Finance Director but will continue his role as Chair of the SWIG Finance board.
Of the new appointment, Managing Director, John Peters said “I am delighted that Dave has joined our senior management team. Dave is a very well-known and respected professional with a wealth of experience which will be a great asset to SWIG Finance as we continue to grow our regional presence.
We would like offer our sincere thanks to Malachy for his support as Interim FD, and wish Dave the very best for success in this new role.”
About SWIG Finance
SWIG Finance is a people-based lender that provides loans and support to help smaller businesses in the South and West Country grow. We base our lending decisions on potential rather than collateral, which means that we can often support businesses when others can't.
We’re growing every year. In 2024/25, we lent £14.8m to 501 businesses, helping to create and secure over 1,272 jobs and generate £75.7m in social impact. Download the report here.
If you’d like an informal chat about your funding requirements, get in touch with our friendly and professional team to see how we can help: info@swigfinance.co.uk / 01872 227 930