Skipton International has appointed Simon White as its director of credit.

White (pictured) joins the bank having worked in retail banking for over 40 years and will be responsible for the underwriting of all mortgages, while exploring new opportunities for the bank to build upon its existing lending proposition.

The move comes as the Channel Island bank looks to expand its lending for UK buy-to-let mortgages and increase offshore savings deposits.

White said: “Skipton are the experts at putting a very simple business model into practice effectively, but my hope is that we can now do more and do it better than ever before. We are always looking at ways in which we can make it easier for people to own UK investment property and to hold all their offshore sterling savings in one central place.

“For me it’s an exciting time to be part of a winning formula of good products, plans and people.”

Jim Coupe, managing director of Skipton International, added: “Simon’s role is an integral one to the success and growth of our business and I have no doubt that his experience will make him an asset to our team.”