Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has bolstered its bridging team with the appointment of Daniel Smith as business development manager (BDM) for the Anglia and Midlands region.
Smith (pictured) spent over two years at Alternative Bridging Corporation as a BDM. His career also includes roles at a boutique estate agency and as a senior personal banker at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
In his new role, Smith will focus on supporting HTB’s key accounts while building relationships with new brokers.
He said: “I am excited and honoured to be joining Hampshire Trust Bank at a time of exciting growth for the company. I have built my career around being customer-focused and delivering the highest service standards, so I know that I have a shared ethos with the team here.
“Hampshire Trust Bank has exciting ambitions for sustained growth, and I am looking forward to being a part of this journey.”

Lorenzo Satchell, sales director of bridging at Hampshire Trust Bank, added: “It’s great to have Daniel on board to complement our outstanding bridging team. Adding someone of Daniel’s calibre, who truly understands the bridging market and has the ability to build strong broker relationships, strengthens our service-first approach.
“Our bridging team continues to evolve to meet the needs of brokers and their clients. With Daniel’s expertise, we’re confident brokers will have the support and solutions they need to deliver for their clients.”