Stephen Johnson Sales and Marketing Director
Stephen Johnson has responsibility for spearheading Commercial First’s media relations campaigns with the specialist personal finance and business press. During the last 18 months, Stephen has become one of the most recognisable figures in the UK commercial mortgage industry. News and feature writers alike seek after his insightful views and opinions, and he always has time to speak on issues that affect Commercial First or the UK’s wider commercial and residential mortgage markets. As one leading editor commented: “Stephen always adds value to my stories. He always helps – and he always makes himself available when |  |
At Commercial First, Stephen Johnson leads the company’s expanding sales operation – and all marketing initiatives. A team of highly experienced regional and national Business Development Managers report to him, as do the company’s external advertising and public relations consultancies.
In 2003 – the company’s first operating year – Commercial First received many accolades about the quality of its products, service and personnel. This included being voted Specialist Lender of the Year and Most Successful New Entrant by the members of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB). The company was also a finalist in the Mortgage Finance Gazette’s Innovator of the Year award, the only non building society lender to be recognised.