Lorna Pimlott, Managing Director, Local Authority Advisory and Lending

Prior to joining the Bank, Lorna worked for over 30 years developing and delivering major infrastructure projects. She started her career as an architect and worked with both the public and private sector, engaging with central and local government to solve challenges in infrastructure. 

She has led schemes from a multinational contractor, central government grant organisations, big four and specialist boutique consultancies to government arm’s length bodies. Her most recent roles were at the Great British Rail Transition Team and as Sponsorship Director for Phase 2 at HS2. 

Lorna started as Managing Director of the Local Authority function in July 2023 and is continuing to develop offerings for advisory and lending services across the UK’s four nations.