Property development finance company CrowdProperty has announced it has appointed Steve Deutsch as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), subject to FCA approval. Deutsch succeeds Mike Bristow, co-founder and CEO since 2018, who will be stepping down to take a sabbatical. Deutsch brings a wealth of senior-level experience, having operated at Board level within financial…
Read moreAfin Bank has announced it has appointed Rebecca Lewis as Head of Operations. Lewis has huge experience in financial services operations, particularly in the building society sector where she has had roles with Dudley Building Society, Skipton Building Society and most recently as Head of Customer Service at Tipton and Coseley Building Society. Afin Bank has…
Read moreMortgage lender, LiveMore has announced that it has appointed two new Key Account Managers for the North and Midlands and has also appointed a new Mortgage Underwriter. Claire Aston joins as Key Account Manager – Midlands, Aaron Farrell also join as Key Account Manager – North, with Leah Chiakl joining as a Mortgage Underwriter in…
Read moreSalad Money has announced that it has appointed Sarah Hope as a Non-Executive Director. Hope has an asset finance background and is a former Director in the Global Credit Trading group at Deutsche Bank. A Columbia University (New York) graduate, she has worked in asset finance and securitisation on both sides of the Atlantic, including…
Read moreJaywing has announced the appointment of three senior industry experts to expand its capabilities and accelerate growth across key markets. The appointments include Didier Magloire as Head of Asia and Australasia Growth, Jeremy Bryson as Head of Data Management, and David Northen as Risk Transformation Lead. Didier Magloire joins in January 2025 to spearhead growth…
Read moreBusiness process servicing specialist Target Group has announced that has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Scott Hill as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Hill brings more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, implementing global strategies, business change initiatives and multi-million pound digital transformation projects for both national and international brands.…
Read morePatricia Hamzahee OBE, an advisor, investor, philanthropist and specialist in access to funding for diverse businesses and social enterprises, has joined the board of Responsible Finance. Hamzahee was awarded an OBE in the recent New Year Honours list for services to philanthropy, to the arts and to impact investment. After a long career in banking…
Read moreMike Morgan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Close Brothers. Morgan succeeds Adrian Sainsbury, who stepped down after four months of medical leave. Mike Biggs, Chairman, said “The board would like to sincerely thank Adrian for his material contribution during his 11 years with the Group, the last four of…
Read moreLendingMetrics, the credit risk technology group, has appointed software expert David Murray as Non-Executive Chair. The appointment follows LDC’s recent investment in LendingMetrics, Murray will work alongside CEO Neil Williams and Commercial Director David Wylie. Murray brings more than 30 years’ experience in software engineering and IT to LendingMetrics. He was the co-founder and CEO…
Read moreCommunity lender, Salad Money has announced the appointment of Alex Marsh as Chair of its board. Marsh will succeed Sir Tim Melville-Ross who held the role since Salad’s launch in 2019. The firm called it an important milestone as it continues to develop its lending platform, having become the UK’s largest community development finance institution…
Read moreClose Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) has announced two senior appointments. Clare Bradley, formerly Director of Sales Optimisation (Retail), has been appointed Commercial Director, and Neil Leonard, formerly Head of Marketing, has been appointed Marketing Director. Bradley, who has been with CBMF for six years, has previously held senior sales and commercial roles in various industries,…
Read moreRevolut has announced it has appointed Fiona Fry and Peter Estlin as non-executive directors as it prepares to launch as a fully-fledged bank in the UK. Fry, a qualified chartered accountant, has built a career spanning more than 40 years in professional services. Fiona was a Partner at KPMG for over 23 years, where she…
Read moreTogether has announced the appointment of a new Head of Corporate Portfolio within its corporate real estate lending team. Simon Carrier will lead the team of corporate portfolio directors and managers responsible for managing and nurturing its existing corporate customer relationships, and widening the specialist lender’s network of corporate clients and advisers as it continues…
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