Association of Bridging Professionals appoints new members

The AOBP says new Executive Committee reflects a wider geographical spread, with two of the new members based in Wales and the North of England.

Phil Gray, MD at Watts Commercial Finance, based in Cheshire, learned his trade with the high street banks and launched Watts Commercial Finance Ltd in 2006.

He said: "I am delighted and honoured to have been asked to join the AOBP Executive Committee and I look forward to not only serving to help the industry as a whole, but also to be a voice for the North of the UK where many amazing people and businesses thrive. It is an exciting challenge and brilliant for both myself and my company and I look forward to taking up my position in September."
 
Chris Treadwell, Head of Commercial & Development at Enness Private Clients, commented: “As a broker, the AOBP is invaluable so I very much look forward to contributing to the excellent work it does in the bridging finance industry, helping businesses like Enness deliver the best possible service.”

Ben Lloyd, MD at Pure Commercial Finance, joined Barclays in 2005 advising on all elements of commercial lending.
 
Ben said: “Since inception the AOBP has always stood for higher standards in the industry and acted to provide a focus point for the industry to talk to government and regulators. I look forward to building on the vital work undertaken by previous committee members and push forward the Association’s exciting agenda on behalf of its members.”