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For ambitious UK businesses, breaking into the US market can be game-changing. With a population of over 340 million and accounting for around a quarter of global GDP in 2024, the United States represents an incredibly attractive growth opportunity — one defined by scale, innovation, and potential reach.
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Since joining OakNorth in 2019, Stewart Haworth has played a key role in expanding the bank’s corporate and private equity offering outside of London. As a Director of Debt Finance in Manchester, he’s been instrumental in strengthening our regional presence and working with some of the UK’s most well-known businesses and entrepreneurs.
We caught up with Stewart to hear about his journey, what makes OakNorth different, and what he enjoys most about his role.
For ambitious UK businesses, breaking into the US market can be game-changing. With a population of over 340 million and accounting for around a quarter of global GDP in 2024, the United States represents an incredibly attractive growth opportunity — one defined by scale, innovation, and potential reach.
For ambitious UK businesses, breaking into the US market can be game-changing. With a population of over 340 million and accounting for around a quarter of global GDP in 2024, the United States represents an incredibly attractive growth opportunity — one defined by scale, innovation, and potential reach.
Since joining OakNorth in 2019 as an Associate Director, Max Saidman has rapidly progressed in his career, becoming a Director of Debt Finance and, most recently, relocating to New York to help drive our real estate lending efforts in the U.S. We caught up with him to discuss his OakNorth journey, the opportunities he’s had, and how the culture here has supported his growth.
Since joining OakNorth in 2019 as an Associate Director, Max Saidman has rapidly progressed in his career, becoming a Director of Debt Finance and, most recently, relocating to New York to help drive our real estate lending efforts in the U.S. We caught up with him to discuss his OakNorth journey, the opportunities he’s had, and how the culture here has supported his growth.
