Bridgebank Capital has appointed Jim Baker to its business development team.

Baker has over 20 years within the financial services industry, having held senior and account management positions with a number of lenders and property groups including Rooftop Mortgages and TMB.

He will offer a dedicated support function to brokers within the North West, and will build upon Bridgebank Capital’s current lending activity and network within this area, facilitating the company’s projected growth in the region.

Baker is focused on securing deals, and ensuring targeted organisational growth is achieved through securing new business from brokers.

He said: “I am delighted to join Bridgebank Capital, particularly at this exciting time for the organisation. I have always recognised Bridgebank Capital as a key player in the market and I am thrilled to be bringing my wealth of experience and skills to the team and look forward to playing a key role in the delivery of their significant growth plans.”

Laurence Goodman, group managing director, added: “We are pleased Jim has accepted a role within our new business development team, I am sure he will act as a key component in the growth of the organisation in the North West.”