Geoff Wilson - Managing Partner

Commercial Lending and Asset Finance

Geoff has over 25 years experience working in major asset funding in the Telecommunications, IT and General Business environment. Prior to founding the White Rose Group in 2004 Geoff was European MD for US Technology group iPass Inc. and prior to that held senior management roles with Global One, BT and GEC.

Since the mid 90's Geoff has successfully completed a number of high value residential property development projects and brings significant knowledge to the underwriting of such projects. Interests away from work include ecology based travel, natural history and all sports particularly golf and football.

David Fine

Business Manager - Bridging Finance

David graduated from University of Manchester with a Bsc Hons degree in Management in 1993. Combining work, and travel with a desire to be immersed and learn from other cultures David has lived and managed businesses in Hong Kong and Europe, speaking fluent Spanish, basic Japanese, French and Hebrew.

David has worked for a high street bank in the UK as well as a number of private finance businesses and is currently back and residing in the UK for the last three years. His lifelong interest revolves around art, both collecting and painting.
David is head of bridging finance for the practice taking a whole of market approach to status and non-status lending.

Harry Hoy

Business Manager - Property Development Finance

A Londoner by birth Harry is now just about an adopted Yorkshireman having attended Leeds University and living in Yorkshire for the last 30 years. A Chartered Mining and Minerals Engineer by profession Harry has worked all over the world on major mining and civil engineering projects, the largest of which being the multi billion £ Selby mining complex in North Yorkshire. Harry joined White Rose Group at it's inception in 2004 and has an expanding portfolio of clients whom he supports on a broad range of property development and refurbishment projects.

Harry has a passion for travel and regularly visits the game parks of South Africa and his holiday retreat in Northern France, he is also a sports fanatic with a particular interest in Golf, Rugby and Football.

Stuart Woodward

Business Manager - Commercial Mortgage Funding

With over 35 years experience in the brewing business there's not much that Stuart doesn't know about pubs and how to run them! Joining the White Rose Group in 2006 having retired from the Coors group where he held the position of Facilities Director, a role which saw him manage and then ultimately oversee the disposal of Bass Taverns to organisations such as Enterprise and Punch.

Stuart handles the Commercial and Business Mortgage applications for our clients and offers a wealth of practical business knowledge to anyone running or aspiring to own a business. Stuart handles the company’s relationship with over 40 mainstream and specialist Commercial lenders and prides himself on driving the very best bargain possible on behalf of his clients. Away from work interests include golf, fine wines and doting on his grandchildren !

Stuart Anderson

Business Manger - Regulated Commercial Lending

Stuart is a qualified and highly experienced residential mortgage broker having held senior positions as a compliance officer with Sesame, one of the major UK mortgage networks. Stuart joined our team in February 2009 and away from work enjoys most sports, natural history and helping to preserve the wildlife in the Vale of York.

Ruth Heslop

Assistant Financial Advisor

Ruth is the newest addition to the team having joined in early 2008 as a general assistant to her fellow Finance Consultants. Qualified in Business Studies Ruth's early career was spent in Market Research with several leading national organisations based in Northern England. Following a career break to start her family Ruth is now responsible for the packaging and smooth running to completion of client cases for Commercial and Development funding.

Ruth is an accomplished horsewoman and competes regularly on her trusted steed 'Romeo' at local and regional events including cross country and team pursuits.

Barry Mead

Office and Administration Manager

A chartered Industrial Chemist by profession Barry has spent much of his working life in such exotic locations as the Bahamas and the America's. Returning to the UK in the mid 90's Barry held a senior apointment in the UK Chemical Industry based in the York area. Tempted to try his hand in the Finance business Barry joined the Company in 2007 and is responsible for all aspects of the company's administration, IT and general smooth running of the office.

Away from work Barry still has the travel bug and he and wife Anne like to visit more exotic locations whenever possible. He is also very keen on cooking and growing his own vegetables.

Lesley Wilson

Accounts and Payroll Manager

Joining the group at it's inception in 2004 Lesley is responsible for ensuring everyone gets paid which seems to make her a popular person in the office with staff and suppliers alike!

Lesley is also a qualified and practicing Human Givens Counsellor and Life Coach and manages her very hectic schedule with consummate ease. This also includes her other passion in life – animals, owning 2 horses and 2 dogs which all demand regular attention.