Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Ross Sheppard as business development manager (BDM) for bridging.

Sheppard previously worked as BDM in the bank’s development finance division.

In his new role, he will be responsible for managing broker partners across the Midlands and the North of England.

He will also be working closely with the head of sales to ensure all strategic targets are met within these accounts.

HTB head of sales for bridging Lorenzo Satchell says: “The timing could never be better for Ross to join the bridging team in this period of growth.

“Ross brings a wealth of experience with his development background and will now add a new string to his bow working the midlands and northern accounts with our bridging proposition.”

Sheppard says: “HTB has a proven track record of delivering fantastic customer outcomes in new markets.

“I am very confident that we here in the bridging team can successfully stamp the HTB brand on the bridging market.”