Aldermore has appointed Jack Arnold and Matthew Gudgeon as business development managers within its commercial real estate (CRE) team.
The pair bring extensive experience in real estate finance and relationship management and will help drive the bank’s expansion in the CRE sector.
Jack Arnold (pictured) joins Aldermore following nearly a decade at NatWest, where he held several senior roles in real estate finance, including relationship director and senior relationship manager.
His experience in large corporate real estate lending will support Aldermore’s focus on delivering tailored finance solutions to clients.
Matthew Gudgeon brings close to 20 years of financial services experience, having worked at HSBC, Santander, Christie Finance, and OakNorth Bank, where he was an associate in debt finance.
His background in corporate banking and business development will help Aldermore strengthen its presence in key regional markets.
Azfar Rizvi, commercial director and head of commercial real estate at Aldermore, said: “I’m pleased to welcome Jack and Matthew to our CRE team.
“Their combined experience, expertise, and strong relationships across the UK real estate market will further strengthen our ability to deliver innovative, flexible finance solutions to our clients.
“These appointments reflect our ongoing investment in talent and our commitment to supporting brokers and clients as we continue to grow our CRE proposition across the UK.”
Jack Arnold, business development manager at Aldermore, said: “I’m excited to join Aldermore and contribute to its growing presence in commercial real estate.
“Its agile approach and focus on tailored funding make it an ideal environment to support clients’ ambitions.”
Matthew Gudgeon, business development manager at Aldermore, added: “It’s great to be part of a team that truly values tailored finance and long-term partnerships, making it an exciting place to grow.
“I look forward to working with brokers and clients to deliver the kind of flexible finance that helps unlock opportunity and drive growth.”