Aspen Bridging has announced four key strategic senior promotions to support the business target of £250m lending in 2025, which represents book growth of 25%.
Aqib Iqbal has been appointed as head of credit, with Sinead McMurray stepping into his previous role as credit manager.
Both joined through the Graduate Recruitment Scheme (GRS) in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Richard Tweddell has been promoted to underwriting manager, having been a senior underwriter.
Richard Coombs has moved to a broader remit as operations manager.
He started at Aspen in 2022 and in turn became the fourth generation of the Coombs family to join the wider S&U PLC group.
Jack Coombs, managing director at Aspen Bridging, said: “We enjoyed a record year in 2024, and to ensure we are in the right place to take that next step and achieve £250m in total lending in 2025 we need the right people in the right places. That goes for existing employees and new starters.
“Aspen has a track-record of rewarding, where appropriate, those who step-up and prove themselves in being a more important contributor to our success.
“It is only right that we in-turn reward staff who constantly display that aptitude and commitment in order to retain the very best talent.”
He concluded: “Every single person in this business has the chance to progress and make their mark in one of the fastest growing bridging lenders in the UK.”
