Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has restructured its specialist mortgages business development team and hired its first business development executive.
The specialist mortgages business development team has four levels: business development executive, business development manager (BDM), regional account manager and regional account director.
The business development executive aims to be an “entry point” to the business development team, offering a “pathway to individuals new to the industry”.
The BDM team includes Chloe House, who manages the South Coast, and Joseph Lethbridge, who covers London.
The regional account manager aims to “reward and recognise” those who have excelled as BDMs.
The regional account manager team includes Annie Crust (Midlands), Aimee Amphlett (South West), Danny Kiely (City of London), Mark Newman (East Anglia), Serena Grewal (South East), and Wes Baker (North West).
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The role of regional account director offers a “tangible next step” for regional account managers.
The business has hired Jack Slade as its business development executive for the North East and will focus on building and maintaining relationships with brokers.
He was most recently an internal BDM for nearly four years, and before that, he was a sales coordinator at West One Loans for nearly three years.
Andrea Glasgow (pictured), sales director for specialist mortgages at HTB, said: “At HTB, we are committed to further enhancing our reputation as a leader in attracting, training, and retaining the best talent in the specialist lending market. This isn’t just about growing our team; it’s about ensuring brokers benefit from working with knowledgeable, motivated, and well-supported experts who can deliver outstanding service at every stage.
“This new structure reflects our focus on team development and progression, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to grow their skills and achieve their ambitions. By investing in our people, we’re also strengthening the support we offer to brokers, helping them achieve the best outcomes for their clients.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Jake Slade to the team and know he will make a fantastic impact in building and maintaining strong broker relationships across the North East.”
Slade said: “This is an incredibly exciting time to join HTB, as the business development team continues to grow. Building relationships and delivering a personalised, high-quality service for brokers is something I take immense pride in, which is why HTB is such a great fit for me.
“The bank’s creativity and flexible approach to designing tailored solutions for clients are essential in the specialist lending market, and I look forward to working with brokers in my region to help them secure the funding their clients need.”
