Development finance lender Atelier has today announced the appointment of Robert Orr (pictured) to its board as a Non-Executive Director (NED).
Prior to joining Atelier, Orr led the development finance team at Paragon Bank as managing director, following the banks acquisition of Titlestone Property Finance, the development finance lender that he established in 2012.
With a career in development finance and experience of the SME developer landscape, he brings decades of experience to the role, having also previously worked as a director at Close Brothers Property Finance.
As a NED, Orr will provide strategic guidance and supporting Atelier through a stage of growth.
He will also be a member of the Board Credit Committee, contributing his expertise to Atelier’s lending decisions.
Orr said: “Atelier is an established specialist lender with a clear vision for the future.
“The team’s deep market expertise, combined with the strength of its backing, makes this a great platform for growth. I’m looking forward to supporting the business as it moves into its next phase.”
Chris Gardner, CEO at Atelier, said: “Robert knows this industry inside out.
“His strategic mindset and deep lending expertise will be invaluable as we push forward with our growth plans.
“We are really excited to welcome Robert to the business.”
