LLOYDS TSB Commercial Finance has announced the promotion of Simon Woodcock to senior regional manager in the West Midlands.

Mr Woodcock has worked as regional manager in the West Midlands since November 1999 for Lloyds TSB.

Mr Woodcock has spent the past nine years in asset-based lending and the previous 11 years in the banking industry.

"Simon has a great track record in completing deals in the West Midlands and is well known among the business community," said Jon Adams, regional director for Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance in the Midlands.

"Simon will play a key role in the coming year, when we plan to build on our strong 2001 performance."