Offa appoints MD of bridging and development finance

Islamic property finance fintech, Offa, has appointed Naseer Ahmed as managing director of bridging and development finance.

Naseer brings more than 20 years of experience within the banking and finance industry including key roles in bridging and development financing. 

In his new role at Offa, Naseer will focus on helping clients and brokers to achieve their funding requirements without compromising their faith or ethical beliefs.

The FCA recently authorised Offa to provide home purchase plans, the Sharia-compliant alternative to conventional residential mortgages, for customers across the UK.

Commenting on his appointment, Naseer said: “I am thrilled to be joining Offa at such an exciting time. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that is redefining the finance industry through a commitment to ethical principles and innovative solutions."

Sultan Choudhury, executive chairman at Offa, added: “I am delighted to welcome Naseer into our talented executive team, as we grow our business as part of our mission to modernise Islamic home finance in the UK.

“His deep industry knowledge and commitment to ethical finance align perfectly with Offa’s mission to become the market leader in this sector with a focus on improving customer outcomes.”