United Trust Bank appoints Gemma Roberts as Business Development Manager

By Bridging Loan Directory 20th January 2025

United Trust Bank (UTB) has appointed Gemma Roberts as Business Development Manager in its Bridging Sales team as it continues to develop its proposition to brokers and borrowers in the North of England.

Gemma is an experienced property finance professional with a career spanning over 20 years in financial services working in sales and business development roles within a range of lenders.

Most recently Gemma was Intermediary Sales Manager at Together where she achieved strong growth in new business originations in her region.

Gemma will report to UTB Sales Director – Bridging, Paula Purdy and work closely with Key Account Manager for Northern England, Gary Lomax, and Internal Relationship Manager for Northern England, Amy Medhurst.

Paula Purdy, Sales Director – Bridging, United Trust Bank, commented:

“Gemma brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team in both regulated and unregulated bridging, and I am delighted that she has joined us to continue developing UTB’s presence in the North of England.

Her appointment follows a very successful year for the Bank in the North and it’s clear there’s huge potential for UTB to fulfill the increasing demand for competitive bridging finance from brokers serving developer, investor, and homeowner clients.”

Upon joining UTB, Gemma Roberts said:

“I’m passionate about bridging and thrilled to be part of the team building out UTB’s proposition in the North of England.

I’m really looking forward to establishing new connections and strengthening relationships with existing broker partners in what is a vibrant and dynamic part of the country.”