Market Harborough adds pair to field-based sales team

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Market Harborough Building Society has added two new specialist business development manager (BDM) roles.

Alex Doveston joins the society’s dedicated bridging finance team as its newest nationwide bridging specialist BDM.

He previously held roles at Octopus Real Estate and Greenfield Bridging.

Alex Doveston

He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Market Harborough at such an exciting time of growth. With 14 years’ experience in the bridging loan market, I’m looking forward to working with a specialist team, helping more brokers with their bridging finance cases.

“I have a deep passion for building strong, genuine relationships with clients and colleagues alike.”

Brian Sanford

In addition, Brian Sanford has been appointed as a specialist BDM to support brokers with their complex cases in the Midlands.

He joins the team after working in the financial services sector for over 35 years, holding positions at LiveMore Mortgages, CHL Mortgages and Sesame Bankhall Group.

He added: “I’ve joined a great team of specialist BDMs. I can’t wait to get stuck in, using my experience to help brokers find solutions for their more challenging cases, with the support of a Daily Credit Committee that looks for ways to say yes.”

Iain Smith

Iain Smith, head of mortgage distribution at the Market Harborough, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Alex and Brian as we continue to invest in our mortgage team. We’re expanding our dedicated bridging finance team with Alex’s role – to help more brokers looking to diversify into the bridging space.

“Brian’s role will focus on supporting new and existing partners with our solutions for complex mortgage cases and delivering our ‘Best for Brokers Promise’. This is our commitment to always putting brokers first and delivering award-winning service.”

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