Specialist short-term lender Black & White Bridging has appointed Nick Russell as commercial director, as it looks to build on recent growth and broaden its product offering.

Russell joins with immediate effect and will be responsible for developing new products and propositions as the lender continues to expand its presence in the bridging market.

He arrives from TAB, where he spent more than five years as sales director. His previous experience also includes roles at Creation Property Finance, Lambert Smith Hampton and West One Loans.

Black & White Bridging operates in the short-term lending market, working exclusively through brokers. The business says its proposition is built around transparency and consistent service, with an emphasis on swift lending decisions.

Russell said: “To be joining at this stage of Black & White’s journey is an absolute honour and with bridging finance showing record levels of growth across the market, I am excited to help take the business into its next growth phase.

“I am looking forward to working with Martyn and Damien, as their leadership of the business has built Black & White Bridging into one of the leading players in the sector and so this feels like the right time to help drive the business further.”

Damien Druce, chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, added: “Nick’s appointment demonstrates how far Black & White Bridging have come in such a short time and we are delighted someone of Nick’s calibre has decided to join us.

“We’ve just had a record-breaking 2025 and have exciting plans to build upon that, so Nick’s new role will be fundamental in us achieving our growth plans for 2026 and beyond.”