Axis Bank UK has announced the appointment of Spencer Gale as key account manager.

Gale (pictured) has over 16 years of intermediary sales experience and in his new role will manage and provide support to a panel of key distributor partners in London and the South East.

His most recent role was with the specialist lender Magellan Homeloans where he was regional sales manager for five years.

Prior to this he was worked with intermediaries in various sales roles for GE Money and HFC Bank.

Jason Neale, head of buy-to-let business at Axis Bank, said: “I’m delighted Spencer has joined the team and have no doubt he will play an important role as we increase the Banks market presence.

“He is hugely experienced in our sector and has an excellent track record of working with key intermediary partners, who I know value the contribution he makes to their business.”

Gale added: “Axis Bank’s plans to grow buy-to-let lending are really exciting and I’m looking forward to playing my part in developing the business. I’m passionate about helping mortgage businesses grow and develop so having the Axis Bank buy-to-let proposition will ensure I can add real value to our partner relationships.”