Alternative finance lender Reward Funding has appointed Jaxon Stevens as business development director to support its continued expansion in London and the South East.
The move comes as the lender targets further growth by strengthening its relationships with SMEs, property investors and introducers in the region.
Stevens brings more than 25 years of experience in property finance and alternative lending, having held senior sales and relationship director roles across multiple sectors. In his new position, he will focus on expanding Reward’s loan book through close engagement with commercial finance brokers and entrepreneurial businesses.
Commenting on his appointment, Stevens said: “Reward has been on a rapid growth trajectory since launching in London four years ago and has played a key role in making funding accessible to a wide range of ambitious SMEs, whether impacted by COVID-19 or simply in need of a dependable and rapid approach to meet their tailored funding needs.
“I’m really excited to be part of the company’s success story and look forward to further enhancing our lending capabilities and unlocking opportunities for more business in the current challenging economic climate.”
He will work alongside Simon Adcock, Reward’s regional director in London and the South East, who said: “Jaxon brings extensive financial experience, expertise and knowledge to the role and will be a tremendous asset to the business moving forward.
“I feel he will be pivotal in helping us further fill the gap left by banks and other traditional lenders, so that we can continue to strengthen our market presence in the region.
“Having also spent a large part of his career in business development roles, he has established an impressive network of introducers and brokers through to SMEs and property professionals. At Reward, we pride ourselves on forging successful relationships and always digging deeper to find the right alternative funding solutions. I believe Jaxon’s connections will be invaluable to Reward, and his expertise will benefit both our network of brokers and their clients.”
