Standard Life Home Finance has expanded its business development team with the appointment of Phil Beswick, who joins the firm as business development manager (BDM).

Since the start of the year, Standard Life Home Finance has seen a significant upswing in activity, launching the Horizon 780 and 800 products in May.

To support this momentum, Beswick (pictured) will oversee broker and adviser relationships in all areas above Birmingham. He has seven years’ experience in account management and sales across property and construction.

Beswick said: “I am delighted to join Standard Life Home Finance, it comes at a time when the business has gained some real momentum in the later life lending sector. I am looking forward to building strong relationships with adviser networks and brokers as well as our internal teams.”

He will report to Sanjay Gadhia, who is focused on advisers and brokers in the South as well as key relationships and strategic direction.

Gadhia, national sales manager at Standard Life Home Finance, added: “Phil’s appointment comes as business continues to grow within Standard Life Home Finance. We have been operating for less than 12 months and have been able to achieve a lot in a relatively short space of time.

“With Phil on board, we will be able to continue to provide high quality service to brokers and advisers, I am looking forward to working with Phil as we continue to progress in the second half of the year.”