Enra Specialist Finance has appointed Aris Karidis as its new chief technology officer (CTO).

Karidis has over 18 years of experience developing web and mobile technology and will head the team responsible for maintaining and enhancing systems for Enra and its subsidiaries (specialist lender West One and broker firms Enterprise Finance and Vantage Finance.)

Enra has its own bespoke, loan origination and broking systems covering all four of its current products: bridging, development finance, buy-to-let and second charge. Karidis’ role will be to lead and grow Enra’s current technology team of 18, and to develop the existing systems.

He said: “I’m really excited to be joining a great team and a very successful company. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and start contributing to Enra’s future success.

“As Enra’s CTO my primary focus will be on our people and our unique technology, both of which are critical to our future.”

Stephen Hogg, Enra’s chief operating officer, added: “I am delighted to welcome Aris to the team to support our next phase of growth.

“We are committed to continuous investment in our unique technology platform, and Aris joining the business further enhances our software development capabilities and will allow us to deliver the next stage of our technology strategy.

“He brings a wealth of experience in technology, leadership and development and I am looking forward to working with him to enhance our origination systems and further streamline our customer experience.”