Foundation Home Loans has confirmed the appointment of Michael Evans as its new chief finance officer, after he had been serving in the role on an interim basis earlier this year.

Evans (pictured) brings more than two decades of experience across financial services, high-growth SMEs and major institutions.

A qualified chartered accountant, his career has included senior roles at Barclays Capital and National Australia Bank, as well as board-level positions at LendInvest and Octopus Electric Vehicles.

At LendInvest, he became chief financial officer and executive board director, helping guide the fintech lender through its IPO.

Most recently, at Octopus Electric Vehicles, he oversaw a period of strong revenue growth.

Announcing the appointment, Pete Ball, chief executive officer at Foundation Home Loans, said: “I’m delighted that Michael has accepted the role of CFO on a permanent basis. Since joining us, he has already made a significant contribution, bringing strong financial discipline and strategic insight at an important time for the business.

“His experience across capital markets, lending, and transformation makes him an ideal fit as we continue to grow and strengthen our lending proposition.”

Evans said: “Foundation Home Loans has a fantastic reputation in the specialist lending market, built on innovation, strong partnerships with intermediaries, and a clear focus on customer outcomes.

“I’m excited to continue working with Pete and the executive team to support the next phase of the company’s growth and to build on its strong market position.”