Hampshire Trust Bank has promoted Barry Ireland and Wes Baker to regional account director, recognising sustained performance across its bridging finance and specialist mortgages divisions.

The promotions follow a structured career advancement programme introduced in 2024 and overseen by Andrea Glasgow, sales director for specialist mortgages and bridging finance.

Both Ireland and Baker stepped up to regional account manager roles last year, with further progression shaped by delivery standards and the broker relationships they have built.

During 2025, both worked closely with intermediaries on increasingly complex transactions, as deal structures became more involved and expectations around certainty and execution continued to rise.

Their experience has been particularly relevant as brokers navigate more layered portfolios, tighter timelines and a greater need for clarity throughout the process.

The appointments come amid continued investment in Hampshire Trust Bank’s sales team, including the recent arrival of Danny Kiely as head of sales for specialist mortgages and bridging finance.

Ireland (pictured, left) said: “Bridging finance has become far more strategic over the past year. Brokers are using it to manage transitions, unlock value and maintain momentum, not just solve short-term issues.

“This promotion recognises the work behind those conversations, and I’m looking forward to continuing that support while working closely with Andrea and Danny as we build on the progress the team has made.”

Baker (pictured, right) added: “Across specialist mortgages and bridging finance, brokers are dealing with more layered portfolios and less straightforward scenarios.

“This recognition reflects the consistency and judgement required to support those cases well, and the importance of staying close to the detail on complex transactions.”

Glasgow said: “Barry and Wes have delivered consistently over a sustained period and earned the trust of brokers through their judgement and approach to complex cases.

“What matters to us is not just results, but how those results are achieved, through clear conversations, disciplined structuring and consistency from start to finish.

“These promotions recognise that standard of delivery and reinforce the expectations we set across the sales team as the market continues to evolve.”