Leading specialist investor Octopus Real Estate has strengthened its Manchester team with two promotions and a new internal BDM.
The Manchester team has appointed internal BDM, Kayley Stelfox, as it continues to grow its loan book and broker network in the North.
Kayley has over six years’ experience in specialist bridging finance, and joins the team from her pervious role with Ultimate Finance.
Her responsibilities with Octopus Real Estate will include liaising with prospective clients, brokers and underwriters on all aspects of the application process, bringing local knowledge of the market to the role.
“Welcoming Kayley to the team with her experience in the region complements the team’s strong knowledge of the market,” said Chris Timms, head of sales for the North at Octopus Real Estate (pictured above).
“As our loan book grows, we only expect the team’s headcount to increase.”
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The specialist lender has also promoted Steves Bowes and Suparn Sapatnekar to external BDM and senior credit manager respectively.
Steve has been working at Octopus Real Estate as an internal business development manager since 2019, and his new role will see him responsible for further developing relationships with brokers in the North and helping to write new business.
Suparn has worked at Octopus Real Estate since 2014, and recently relocated from London to assist the opening of the Manchester office in 2019.
It is expected that having a senior credit manager in the team will provide greater autonomy for the office to make complex lending decisions with an expert based within the region.
It also supports the progression and development of junior credit manager, Chris Danks, who was promoted to a credit position from case manager earlier this year.
“Almost a year on from opening our Manchester office, we’re thrilled to be able to promote three members of the team, as well as bring Kayley on board, as we look to continue to establish ourselves in the North,” added Chris.
“The team has great enthusiasm and strong knowledge of the local market, with Steve, Suparn and Chris typifying both of these qualities.”
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