British Business Bank names new general counsel

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The British Business Bank has appointed Eshi Eshun OBE as its new general counsel and company secretary.

Eshun joins the state development bank from UK Export Finance, a government department which is the UK’s export credit agency.

Eshun’s appointment comes into effect in November 2023. She succeeds the Bank’s former general counsel and company secretary, Elizabeth O’Neill who left the Bank in July.

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“I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the legal and company secretary functions at the British Business Bank and partner with the chief executive and executive team,” said Eshun.

“I look forward to joining the legal team, working with the business to optimise support for smaller businesses and deliver the Bank’s goals of driving sustainable growth, backing innovation and unlocking potential, whilst working to build the modern, green economy.”

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Eshun is one of the most senior lawyers in the public sector, prior to which she worked at law firm Simmons and Simmons.

In addition to her legal qualifications, she holds a masters level degree in geological sciences from Exeter College, University of Oxford.

“I’m very pleased to welcome Esi as our new general counsel and company secretary,” said Louis Taylor, chief executive of the British Business Bank.

“As one of the most senior and respected lawyers in government, and with a really strong business sense, Esi brings a wealth of relevant experience to the British Business Bank, and I look forward to working with her as a key member of our senior leadership team and executive committee.”

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