United Trust Bank has hired Achi Ejikeme as senior manager – property development for the South and East of England.

Ejikeme joins UTB from Oaknorth Bank and has 15 years of experience in property finance, including seven years at Lloyds Bank and 18 months at Secure Trust Bank.

He will work closely with UTB property development director Phil Kirkwood and is predominantly responsible for promoting UTB’s development finance offering amongst SME house builders, developers and property investors in the South and East with a particular focus on businesses operating in and around Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Essex and Surrey.

UTB senior director Adam Bovingdon says: “We’re continuing to expand the property development team at United Trust Bank by recruiting experienced property finance professionals with the skills and drive to support SME developers and housebuilders across the country. Achi brings with him nearly 15 years of experience working with a wide range of customers on a variety of development projects and most importantly he shares our passion for delivering outstanding customer service. He is a valuable addition to the UTB team.”