The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has appointed three new directors to its Executive Board following a member-wide election as the trade body refreshes its leadership.
Two lender representatives and one associate member have joined the board, replacing outgoing directors who have reached the end of their terms.
The new appointments see Claire Newman of Masthaven Finance, Sam Howard of Magnet Capital and Christopher Taylor of Westcor International take up their roles from 1 April.
The election attracted strong engagement across the membership, with multiple candidates standing and a high level of participation in the voting process.
STRONG ENGAGEMENT
Adam Tyler (main picture, inset), CEO of the BDLA, says: “It is extremely encouraging to see such strong engagement in this election process. I’m delighted to welcome Claire, Sam and Christopher to the executive board and look forward to working with them as the BDLA continues to support members, promote high standards and represent the sector.
“I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to the retiring executive board members, Scott Marshall and Gavin Seaholme, for their outstanding support and service to the BDLA. Their contribution to the association has been significant, and I am personally very grateful for their encouragement and guidance.”
PROMOTING PROFESSIONALISM
Claire Newman, director of bridging and development at Masthaven Finance, says: “I am delighted to have been elected to the BDLA Executive Board. The association plays an important role in promoting professionalism and best practice across the specialist finance market, and I look forward to supporting its work as the sector continues to grow and evolve.”
Sam Howard, managing director at Magnet Capital, adds: “It is a privilege to join the BDLA Executive Board and represent the interests of members across the sector. I am looking forward to supporting the association’s work around education, engagement and ensuring the industry continues to develop in a positive and responsible way.”
Christopher Taylor, corporate development director at Westcor International, adds: “I am very pleased to be joining the BDLA Executive Board at a time when collaboration across the sector is so important.
“The BDLA has a key role to play in supporting initiatives that help combat fraud, improve transparency and strengthen confidence in the specialist property finance market, and I look forward to contributing to that work.”
