Short-term lender Market Financial Solutions has promoted 54 members of staff.
Its team has now grown to over 158, and promotions over recent months covered areas including business development, IT, relationship management, underwriting and marketing teams.
Karen Rodrigues, previously head of sales since January 2024, has been promoted to chief sales officer (CSO).
Richard Saunders and Thomas Gill have been named regional sales managers, while Devyn Grantham, George Collins, and Jonathan Williams have all stepped up to business development executive team leaders.
Leah Brunskill has been named deputy chief of marketing.
In the legal & compliance department, Ryan Magee has been promoted to chief risk officer & General Counsel. Magee joined the company as General Counsel in September 2023 and now leads a team of 11. In addition, Martin Schofield has been promoted to group MLRO.
Meanwhile, Scott Lord has been appointed deputy chief credit officer, and Jemima Hayes is now deputy head of underwriting. In addition, Charles Mirron Sohrab and Ivo Redman have been promoted to assistant underwriter – team leaders.
Alexander Jacobs has been appointed head of retentions & relationships for the loan management team and Julia Ama has taken on the role of deputy head of human resources.
“we’re absolutely committed developing existing team members”
Maria Gilbert, chief of staff at Market Financial Solutions, said: “The Market Financial Solutions team has grown significantly in recent years. But as well as bringing in great talent, we’re absolutely committed developing existing team members.
“With that in mind, we’re delighted that so many members of the team have been promoted of late – it sets a great platform as we look to expand on our success in 2025.
“With promotions across virtually every department, we hope this inspires everyone at Market Financial Solutions to strive to progress. It’s certainly something we will be investing in throughout the year ahead.”
Paresh Raja, CEO of Market Financial Solutions, added: “Now 18 years old, the company has enjoyed a really successful period of late, so it’s only right that our team is rewarded for their hard work and professionalism – without which this success would not have been possible.
“As a company, experience and expertise are essential qualities, but so too is each individual’s understanding of our ethos and values. The individuals who have been promoted have demonstrated these qualities time and time again, and I’m looking forward to seeing what else they will achieve as the business continues to grow and evolve in the future.”
