Barry Searle appointed Managing Director, mortgages at Castle Trust

By Bridging Loan Directory 3rd May 2018

Castle Trust today announces two further management changes.

Barry Searle, pictured, the company’s current Chief Operating Officer will become the company’s new Managing Director (Mortgages). Barry has been with Castle Trust since 2014, he has been instrumental in the growth of the company, especially within the mortgage division. He held the largest underwriting mandate and had overall responsibility for operations. During Barry’s financial services career he has held senior roles at various institutions including Legal and General’s mortgage division and GMAC RFC.

Stuart Sykes will be joining the company as Operations Director from MyJar, where he has been Group Customer Operations Director for the last four years. He has previously held roles at ICICI Bank, RBS and Lloyds Banking Group.

Speaking of the appointments, Martin Bischoff, Chief Executive Officer said:

“As the company’s COO, Barry is already very familiar with both the industry and the aims of the business and was a natural choice to fill the role. He has contributed enormously to the success of the business so far and will be a pivotal part of our transition to become a bank.

“Stuart has extensive experience in the lending environment, particularly in consumer finance. We are delighted that he has chosen to join us as we move into Castle Trust’s next phase.”