Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank's East Midlands Business Centre today announced the appointment of Commercial Property Finance specialist, Shital Adatia to its Business Banking team. Shital started his career with Nat West in 1996. Over the last ten years he has managed an extensive portfolio of businesses, helping hundreds of local businesses to expand and develop. Following his graduation from Luton University with BA Honours in Business Administration and an HND in Business and Finance, Shital moved back to Leicester to further his career and settle down.

Nick Pulley, Head of Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank's East Midlands Business Centre said: "I am delighted that Shital Adatia has chosen to join Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank. The business banking market has never been more competitive and our team of Business Banking Mangers have vast experience in helping local businesses to develop. Shital's appointment is a fantastic boost for the East Midlands Business Centre and highlights our commitment to businesses in the region."

Shital Adatia, Business Banking Manager of Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank's Midlands Business Centre said: "There has never been a better time to invest in your business premises. Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank offers extremely competitive rates, along with providing the help and support a business needs to succeed. I encourage businesses to look at their finances and whether you are just starting up, an existing business looking to expand, or just looking for a better deal, come and speak to us."

Shital now lives in Leicester with his wife and two children.