Catalyst has appointed two key account managers and a senior credit analyst.

Joining the new business team are Drena Gashi as key account manager for London and Katy Fogarty as key account manager for Midlands and the South, with both reporting to Catalyst’s sales director, James Farge.

Gashi joins Catalyst having previously worked at First4Bridging, Crystal Specialist Finance and JP Morgan. Fogarty joins the team having worked for NatWest, Countrywide Mortgage Services and Nationwide.

Meanwhile, Alan Harrington joins the credit team as senior credit analyst and reports to Catalyst’s credit director, Matt Gillon. He previously worked for OneSavings Bank, Family BS, and many other specialist lenders.

Chris Fairfax, CEO at Catalyst, said: “We’re delighted to announce the appointments of Alan, Katy, and Drena, three experienced and talented individuals. 2022 is shaping up to be a very busy year for Catalyst as we establish ourselves in the development finance and buy-to-let markets, and continue to grow our bridging book.

“What matters to me, personally, is ensuring we continue to deliver the broker community with innovative products coupled with exemplary service. Katy and Drena add a new layer to our offering, providing dedicated key account management and product training, while Alan’s years of buy-to-let experience, gives us the ability to respond to enquiries extremely quickly and structure deals where other lenders may decline.”