Black & White Bridging has appointed Rick Davey as relationship manager as the lender expands its sales and relationships team.
Davey brings with him 24 years of experience in financial services, with particular expertise in the bridging sector. He joins from West One Loans, where he worked as a regional account manager specialising in bridging finance for residential and semi-commercial property.
His previous roles include senior positions at Foundation Home Loans, Seneca Bridging and The Bridging Group.
The appointment marks a strategic move for Black & White as it looks to consolidate its presence in the North of England and deepen its relationships with brokers and investors in the region.
Damien Druce, chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, said: “Strategically, Rick’s appointment highlights Black & White’s commitment to delivering operational excellence and the highest levels of service to its brokers and investors – he brings extensive industry experience to the business along with a passion for building relationships and tonnes of energy.
“Hiring Rick will enhance the company’s presence in the North of England and illustrates our commitment to building a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering excellent service to brokers and borrowers.
“He’s going to play a key role in our growth and in promoting Black & White’s product offering to a wider audience within the intermediary market.”
Davey added: “I can’t wait to get started on my next chapter in the specialist lending space with Black & White. It’s an exciting period of growth for the company, following a record first quarter and £300m lending milestone.
“I look forward to helping the team expand further and hit even greater milestones in the future with the transparent and reliable service for which Black & White is known.”
