The Intermediary – February 2026 - Flipbook - Page 92
On the move. . .
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MSP Capital appoints Ben Arnold as director of property services
M
SP Capital has appointed
Ben Arnold as director
of property services.
Arnold brings more than
25 years’ experience across residential
and commercial property, valuation,
development land and planning. He
qualified as a chartered surveyor in
vills, where
2005 before joining Savills,
elopment
he progressed to development
or and head of its south
director
eam. In 2017,
coast valuation team.
he moved too housebuilder
Pennyfarthing
Homes as land and
BEN ARNOLD
planning director.
On his move to MSP Capital,
Arnold said: “I’ll be utilising my past
experiences in a range of property roles
to lead and support the team and our
customers to help deliver their projects
to a successful conclusion.”
Leigh Bartle, chief executive officer
at MSP Capital, said: “Ben brings
knowledg in development,
extensive knowledge
v
planning and valuation.
"His skills and insight will help
rela
strengthen our relationshipt benefits
led lending and the
t our clients
we bring to
through robust, flexible
solutions.
lending solutions.”
Santander UK appoints
Ben Merritt as head of
mortgage trading
Pallas Capital appoints Phil Mabb
as senior originator
S
antander UK has appointed
Ben Merri, as head of
mortgage trading. Merri has
over 20 years of experience in
financial services, with the last 15 in
the mortgage industry. Previously, he
was director of mortgages at Yorkshire
Building Society and executive
director at Accord.
In his new role, Merri will be
responsible for leading Santander’s
mortgage strategy, with a focus on
sustainable lending growth.
Merri said: “I’m excited to bring
my experience from the past 15 years
to Santander and find ways we can
develop its mortgage offering for its
new and existing customer base.
“I’m looking forward to showcasing
how Santander’s products can
truly help their clients on their
homeownership journe
journey.”
David M
Morris said: “I am
delighted tto welcome Ben to
the team. I kno
know his expertise
will be instrumental as
we continue tto evolve our
mortgag
mortgage proposition."
BEN MERRITT
P
allas Capital has appointed Phil
Mabb as senior originator aer
launching
into the
UK non-bank
lending market
last month.
Mabb brings
over 25 years’
experience
in specialist
property finance,
PHIL MABB
including time in
senior lending roles, independent
broking and advisory work.
Mabb said: “This is a tough market,
but that’s exactly why it’s such a good
opportunity. Strong lenders establish
themselves when conditions are
challenging, not when everything is
easy. Pallas is well funded, commied
and built for long-term growth, which
makes now the right time to be here."
Ben Keenan, chief credit officer said:
“Phil brings a rare combination of
broker credibility, lending experience
and market judgement. As we grow, his
insight will be invaluable in delivering
the consistency and professionalism
that define Pallas globally.”
Skipton Business
Finance appoints
head of assetbased lending
S
kipton Business Finance
has strengthened its
leadership team with
the appointment of Kim
Hughes as head of asset-based
lending (ABL).
She began her banking career at
Yorkshire Bank
before joining
RBS as senior
relationship
manager in
the specialist
restructuring
team. Since
2018, she has
held senior assetbased lending
positions,
most recently
KIM HUGHES
head of asset
management and first line
underwriter at ABN AMRO
Commercial Finance. In her new
position, Hughes will support the
asset-based lending team and take
part in the
credit process.
Hughes said: “I’m delighted to be
joining Skipton Business Finance
at such an exciting time. SBF has
a strong reputation for providing
flexible, relationship-led funding,
and I’m looking forward to
working with the team to further
develop our ABL proposition and
help more businesses achieve their
growth ambitions.”
Michelle Wilson, chief
operating officer at Skipton
Business Finance, said: “We’re
thrilled to welcome Kim to Skipton
Business Finance.
"Her extensive ABL experience,
strategic insight, and proven track
record in delivering sophisticated
funding solutions make her a
fantastic addition to our team.”
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