Meet the Team at the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub... Finance Specialist, Jon Bass

Our fantastic team are what makes the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub such a vital place for businesses in the region. Every day, they work hard to support our ambitious SMEs and help make their future plans and visions a reality.

We're shining a spotlight on our Account Management team to celebrate their stories and share the journeys that have brought each of them to where they are today.

We recently caught up with our Financial Specialist, Jon, to find out more about his role here at the Growth Hub and what he enjoys most both at work and away from the office too!

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What do you do at the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub?

  • I'm the Growth Hub's self-styled Finance Specialist.

What's a unique/interesting fact about yourself?

  • Since leaving school in 1977, I have worked for 45 years with no breaks between roles.

What's something you love about your role?

  • I love helping people - both in the team and our local businesses.

What's your professional background?

  • I worked for 32 years with NatWest bank, before moving on to work with the Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce where I stayed for a further 7 years. I have been at the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub for 6 years so far!!

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

  • My advice is simply to take advice.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learnt about the Coventry & Warwickshire Business community since joining the Growth Hub?

  • We have so many diverse and successful businesses across the region.

What could you comfortably give a presentation about, with no preparation?

  • Access to Finance!

What's your favourite place to visit in Coventry & Warwickshire?

  • The Dun Cow in Dunchurch!