Foundation Home Loans has appointed Michael Evans as its chief finance officer (CFO).

Evans joins the Foundation Home Loans leadership team on a permanent basis, having held the role on an interim basis since earlier this year.

He brings more than 22 years of expertise across financial services, SMEs, and global institutions.

Most recently, Evans was CFO at Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, where he oversaw significant revenue growth.

Prior to this, he spent over five years at LendInvest, where he became CFO and executive board director, helping leading the fintech lender through its IPO.

His earlier career also included senior finance roles at National Australia Bank and Barclays Capital.

Commenting on his appointment, Evans says: “Foundation Home Loans has a fantastic reputation in the specialist lending market, built on innovation, strong partnerships with intermediaries, and a clear focus on customer outcomes.”

“I’m excited to continue working with Pete and the executive team to support the next phase of the company’s growth and to build on its strong market position.”

Foundation Home Loans chief executive Pete Ball adds: “I’m delighted that Michael has accepted the role of CFO on a permanent basis. Since joining us, he has already made a significant contribution, bringing strong financial discipline and strategic insight at an important time for the business.”