The National Australia Bank (NAB) has boosted its franchising team with two new appointments.

Simon Ovenden has been appointed senior partner, franchise banking in Queensland and Shaun Needs takes on the role for South Australia and the Northern Territory.

NAB franchise banking national manager Darryn McAuliffe said “The appointment of Shaun and Simon to our specialised franchise banking team will further boost our ability to service franchise customers located in regional and metropolitan South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

“Together with the team of accredited franchise bankers, Shaun and Simon will ensure NAB franchise customers are met with tailored financial solutions to achieve their aspirations,” he added.

Simon Ovenden bring to the NAB team expertise in sales, marketing, finance and administration and Shaun Needs was previously a partner at NAB’s Adelaide Central Business Banking Centre.