Black & White Bridging has appointed Jason Shead as director of risk and governance as the short-term lender continues to expand.
Shead joins the business with more than 25 years of specialist lending risk and underwriting experience, having previously held senior roles at Enra Specialist Finance and, most recently, TAB.
The appointment follows a series of recent announcements from Black & White Bridging, including confirmation that the lender is approaching half a billion of lending, having completed more than 750 deals since launching in 2021.
The business has also opened a new £1m head office in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, alongside the expansion of its London and Manchester offices.
Jason Shead, director of risk and governance at Black & White Bridging, said: “I’m really excited to be joining Black & White Bridging at such an exciting time for the business as they celebrate their fifth year with a new, purpose-built office in Bristol, along with the expansion of its London and Manchester offices.
“The demonstrable growth to date plus the potential for what’s next make Black & White a great place to be joining.”
Damien Druce, chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Jason into the Black & White family. 2026 is a pivotal year for the business as we build for growth, and the newly created role of director of risk and governance is a key position to ensure our growth is managed robustly within risk and governance frameworks, with no grey areas.
“We want to ensure the best possible outcomes continue to be achieved for our brokers and their borrowers, and Jason’s appointment will help us to do just that.”
