Back in 1993, and kick-starting her career at our Carrickfergus branch, Gillian progressed through the ranks until she became Branch Manager in 2000. After that she moved on to specialising in mortgages, taking on a Mortgage Manager post, which kept her occupied until she secured her dream role of looking after our mortgage brokers in the West & South East of NI.

She loves a challenge, relishes building relationships and works hard to gain trust and respect through a strong desire for getting things right the first time.

Married, with two boys - now studying at university - she maintains an interest in education, holding down a Board of Governors position at a local Grammar school. Such is her passion that it won her the acclaim of ‘Governor of the Year’, taking her to an evening reception held at 10 Downing Street, London, where she met the Prime Minister!

I started my career with Danske Bank over 25 years ago and I’ve had various positions starting with insurance, moving into a Mortgage Adviser role, then on to different management roles within sales.

For the last six years I’ve been a Mortgage Manager, leading a team of Mortgage Advisers with the aim of driving Danske Bank to increase its market share within Northern Ireland. I’m delighted to take on the role of Business Development Manager for Belfast and North Down and am really looking forward to building long term relationships with you all, with the customer at the heart of every interaction.

When I’m not working I’m a keen member of a local running club and I love spending time with family and friends – especially going to the cinema with my husband!