LSL Property Services has appointed Peter Stevenson as chief operating officer for financial services, starting in September.

Stevenson joins from Barclays where he served as director of transformation and operational oversight where he worked for eight years.

Prior to this, Stevenson worked for Santander and HSBC.

LSL Financial Services group managing director Richard Howells says: “Peter’s background in lending operations and technology is an important strategic appointment in the continuing transformation of our financial services brands.”

“He has a strong track record of delivering data infrastructure across the end-to-end operational model, and understands how to shape and deliver digital, automation and efficiency – optimising cost and improving customer experience.”

Stevenson adds: “I am thrilled to be joining such an ambitious and fast-growing business and look forward to helping the firm deliver its strategic vision.”