Funding 365 expands Business Development team

By Bridging Loan Directory 24th February 2014

Specialist bridge finance provider Funding 365 has this week appointed 2 new business development personnel to spearhead the company’s growth plans for 2014.

Brian West joins as the Head of Broker Sales and will be responsible for sales through master broker and packaging intermediaries whilst Richard Sullivan will join as a Business Development Manager and be responsible for direct channel and introducer origination.

Brian West brings to Funding 365 over 20 years of experience as a Sales Leader operating in UK specialist lending markets. Most recently at Shawbrook Bank, Brian’s wealth of experience in building and developing lenders also includes the likes of Swift Group, GE Money and igroup.

Richard Sullivan’s professional career spans customer service and business development for companies such as BT and BMW, and recently includes 2 years as a Financial Broker at Y3S Group.

Funding 365 Director, Michael Strange said:

“We’re extremely pleased to be welcoming Brian and Richard to the Funding 365 team at this exciting time in the company’s growth. Their considerable knowledge of the bridging industry coupled with their professionalism and drive make them a perfect fit for Funding 365 and we’re confident that they will be instrumental in helping us achieve our ambitious growth plans.”