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BSA appoints Sarah Harrison as CEO
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Ultimate Finance appoints asset
finance sales director
ltimate Finance has
appointed Paul Hansen as
asset finance sales director, a
new role created as part of its
broker-first growth strategy.
Hansen brings over 30 years’
experience in asset finance sales,
including more than 10 years
in senior leadership roles at
lenders and brokerages.
He will lead the asset
finance sales strategy, to
drive new business and
increase engagement with
brokers across the UK.
PAUL HANSEN
Hansen said: “Ultimate
Finance is commied to investing
in people and driving significant,
sustainable growth through strong,
meaningful partnerships with our
broker network.
“I’m delighted to join the senior
leadership team, and my focus is
on elevating the profile of Ultimate
Finance to our existing broker
network and forging new introducer
relationships.”
Andrew Ribbins, group head of
sales, said: “Paul’s decades of Asset
Finance experience and broker insight
make him a great fit for our values."
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Lendco hires Steve Smith
as head of sales
endco has appointed Steve
Smith as head of sales.
Smith has over 25 years of
financial services experience
and previously held senior roles at a
number of lenders within the specialist
finance sector.
He said: “This really felt like the
right move for me. Lendco is a on a
phenomenal growth trajectory, so to
join at this stage is special.
“I’m hoping to make an immediate
impact, and very excited to see what the
future holds.”
Executive director Alex King added:
“Steve is vastly experienced, and his
knowledge and
expertise will make
him a valuable
asset as we
continue to scale
our operations
to service more
brokers and
borrowers.”
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STEVE SMITH
HTB strengthens
underwriting team
across specialist and
bridging divisions
ampshire Trust Bank
(HTB) has made a series
of appointments across
its specialist mortgages
and bridging finance divisions.
Russell Harvey joined the
specialist mortgages division from
Landbay, while Denis Arefyev was
promoted to senior underwriter
is specialist mortgages. In
bridging, Jack Unsworth joined as
underwriter from Glenhawk. He
is joined by Krisha Karunananthan
from Funding 365, and Nim
Shah from United Trust Bank. In
addition, Faith Ndebele has joined
the bridging team as underwriter
from TAB.
Andrea Glasgow, sales director,
specialist mortgages and bridging
finance at HTB, said: “Brokers tell
us time and again that what they
value most is being able to speak
directly to an underwriter who
understands their case.
“These hires give us more depth
to deliver that. Whether it is
bridging or specialist mortgages,
our team are here to give brokers
the confidence that their clients
will get the right solution and the
right support.
“What maers is that brokers
know they can pick up the phone
and get straight through to an
underwriter."
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