GB Bank has appointed Asim Shirwani as head of bridging to lead a new bridging team at the specialist bank.

In his new role, Shirwani will take on a market-facing position focused on growing the bank’s bridging business, whilst also helping to support the wider lending proposition and deepen relationships across the intermediary market.

He will lead a new specialist bridging team, which includes Victoria Mahy who has been recruited as Business Development Manager (BDM).

Shirwani brings nearly 20 years of experience across both bank and non-bank lending, covering short-term bridging finance and longer-term property finance structures, having previously held senior positions at Hilco Real Estate Finance, Cynergy Bank, Lendhub and Metro Bank.

Shirwani (pictured), commented: “I’m delighted to be joining GB Bank at such an exciting stage of its growth journey and to help further grow its bridging lending.

“The bank has quickly established a strong reputation for taking a practical, relationship-led approach to lending, supporting brokers and borrowers on cases that require experience, flexibility and commercial understanding.”

“This approach is particularly important in the bridging market and I’m looking forward to working closely with Victoria and the rest of the team to help brokers access fast and secure reliable funding solutions.”

Mahy (pictured), business development manager at GB Bank, said: “I’m really excited to join GB Bank and start working with Asim and the rest of the team.

“Throughout my career I’ve built a reputation on consistently delivering pragmatic solutions and a high level of service to brokers.

“It’s an approach now synonymous with GB Bank and I’m looking forward to helping to continue the bank’s growth in this sector.”