Shon is tasked with growing the business’s presence in these regions and will work with developers and housebuilders to support residential, BTR and PBSA schemes.

He joins from Lloyds Banking Group where he spent 15 years, most recently as relationship director. There, he led the bank’s real estate business for the South West of England and South Wales.

In his career he has facilitated over £1bn of senior debt funding and managed a loan portfolio exceeding £450m.

Shon also serves as a nonexecutive member of the Homes & Treasury Committee at Brighter Places Housing Association.

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“As the business continues to grow, enhancing our coverage in key regional markets is a strategic priority for us,” said Phil Hooper, CEO at Close Brothers Property Finance.

“Shon brings a wealth of local market knowledge, strong client relationships and extensive real estate finance experience.

“He will play a vital role in supporting our customers and growing our portfolio in the region, particularly at a time of increased demand for flexible funding underpinned by local expertise.”

Shon added: “Close Brothers has a long-standing reputation for building trusted, long-term relationships with customers, and I’m looking forward to working closely with developers to provide tailored funding solutions that support the delivery of new schemes across the region.”