Meet the team

We are dedicated to building long-lasting partnerships with our brokers and their clients. We believe in hiring passionate people and giving them opportunities in an environment which they can grow and prosper. 

Join the team

Deal Team

Here for you every step of the way to make your deals happen…

Oli Bland

Director of Lending

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As our Head of Lending Oli is responsible for making sure deals progress smoothly. Oli has worked as both a broker and a lender so knows how to structure deals that’ll get the job done without fuss.

Childhood ambition: Astronaut

Heather Hancock

Head of Credit & Operations

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Heather is responsible for overseeing the underwriting and credit functions of the company, whilst also ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly. A key part of the business, you won’t find a more organised person on the planet.

Childhood ambition: Vet

Jess Caton

Senior Lending Manager

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Jess has recently joined the team at Black & White to enhance her skills within our busy lending team. Her experience within the sector will be invaluable and she will help the business to write more loans so we can grow. 

Childhood ambition: The Queen or a vet

Agnė Januolyte​

Lending Manager

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Agne joined Black & White as an underwriter with several years’ experience in property finance. She is also currently studying Economic Engineering and enjoys complex cases where she can apply some of her theoretical knowledge.

Childhood ambition: Lawyer

Najma Hashime

Lending Manager

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Najma is a new recruit to Black & White and is bringing useful experience within the sector to the role. Based in the London office, Najma is helping to play a key role in the expansion of the company in the South. 

Childhood ambition: Brain surgeon

Suze Ansermoz

Lending Manager

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Susan has recently joined the business having worked in financial services for several years. Her determination to get deals done whilst building rapport with clients ensures her approach to underwriting will be appreciated by all at B&W.  

Childhood ambition: Professional in a suit!

Sales & Relationships

This team exist to bring your broker enquiry to life and ensure your client has the best chance to obtain funding...

Danny Power

Director of Business Development

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Danny brings an incredible amount of bridging sector knowledge and experience to the team, having worked in the industry for many years in various companies. Danny is here to broaden our introducer base and build strong relationships with brokers.  

Childhood ambition: Manchester United player

Dave McCarthy

Relationship Director

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In his role as Relationship Manager, David generates and manages business lending enquiries through a national network of brokers. He understands what brokers need in order to fulfil whatever their client’s requirement may be. 

Childhood ambition: Fireman 

Magnus Dadzie

Relationship Director

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Magnus brings plenty of experience into his role as Relationship Director, having worked in various business development positions within specialist finance. His bright personality ensures he build trusting relationships with brokers. 

Childhood ambition: Business owner

Mike Underwood

Relationship Manager

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Mike is responsible for growing the company’s origination along the South Coast and the South West, leveraging from his wide-range of expertise across financial services, especially as a broker.

Childhood ambition: To score the winning goal in the world cup final for England

Dan Nathan

Internal Relationship Manager

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Dan is the inaugural member of our internal sales desk and will be responsible for the growth of Black & White’s internal sales function. Dan is extremely friendly and organised, acting as the perfect go-to person for new brokers wanting to work with us.

Childhood ambition: Architect

Shahed Popat

Relationship Manager

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Shahed has joined the team to propel Black & White to new heights across the South & Home Counties. A meticulous originator with an eye for detail, Shahed will help to cement the company as a national lender with our truly transparent lending.

Childhood ambition: To be the next Ian Rush!

Finance Team

Looking after your borrower post-completion…


Brett Du Preez

Financial Controller

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As a financial controller, Brett is responsible for managing all the day-to-day accounting operations – billing, cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable and other. 

 

Childhood ambition: Computer programmer


Sophie Organ

Finance Assistant

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Working in our finance department, Sophie deals with everything post-completion, compliance agreements and all drawdowns. She has over 15 years of expertise and always puts the client experience first.

 

Childhood ambition: Vet


Ellis Burden

Assistant Accountant

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As an Assistant Accountant, Ellis is responsible for supporting the finance team with routine clerical and accounting tasks and book-keeping.

 

Childhood ambition: Vet

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Lee Carling

Servicing & Recoveries Consultant

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Working in servicing and recoveries, Lee looks after loans that are experiencing problems and creates solutions in order to help clients to manage the situation positively for all parties. 

Childhood ambition: Manchester United player

Marketing & People

Keeping you in the loop on everything at Black & White…

Matt Horton

Head of Marketing

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Matt heads up our marketing here at Black & White. He joined the team to help build the Black & White brand. With a number of years experience in design, marketing and specialist finance, Matt hopes to make a splash with his work and keep our audiences engaged. 

Childhood ambition: Footballer

Sureyya Vudali

Social Media & Marketing Executive

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Sureyya has recently joined the team to help boost our presence through social media, whilst also delivery our truly transparent marketing mix. She brings a raft of marketing experience from the finance sector, so Sureyya hopes to make a big splash with her creative talents.

Childhood ambition: Photographer

Saloni Apte

Office & People Manager

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Saloni is originally from Mumbai, and we are delighted to be offering her first full-time role in the UK since she has completed her Management degree at the University of Bath. Saloni is keen to enhance her career in Human Resources starting at Black & White Bridging. 

Childhood ambition: Classical Indian dancer

Leadership

Here to listen and ensure the delivery of truly transparent lending with no grey areas…

Martyn Smith

Managing Director

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Martyn deals with the day to day running of Black & White across all departments. With over 40 years of industry experience, he brings stalwart leadership to Black & White.

Childhood ambition:
F1 driver

Damien Druce

Commercial Director

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Damien leads Black & White Bridging in support of Martyn and has been in the industry for over 15 years and has always been people first; whether it’s a broker, a borrower or a member of the team.

Childhood ambition:
Man Utd player

Scott Braybrook

Finance Director

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Scott is responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the finance department – safe to say he has a passion for numbers!

Childhood ambition: Nottingham Forest player

Black & White Bridging
Bury Manor Offices
Woodcroft Lane
Wick, BS30 5SH

0117 937 4333

3 Hardman Street
Spinningfields
Manchester, M3 3FH

0161 515 3989

Hamilton House
Mabledon Place                        London, WC1H 9BB

0203 023 0003

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Black & White Bridging is a trading name of Bath and West Finance Bridging Limited (12339728), Bath and West Finance limited (07673439) and their associated companies (a list of which is available in our privacy policy) incorporated in England and Wales, Bury Manor Offices, Woodcroft Lane, Wick, Bristol BS30 5SH. We are not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for our products or services. We are supervised by the FCA for money laundering purposes.