Downing Property Finance has added to its development finance team with the appointment of Will Powell as an investment director.
Powell will be responsible for sourcing new development finance transactions across England and Wales as the firm strives to be the "leading lending partner for brokers and developers throughout the UK".
He brings more than 10 years’ experience in the development finance sector having been an early member of the Hampshire Trust Bank property finance team, where he worked closely with brokers and developers.
Parik Chandra, head of specialist lending at Downing, said in a statement: "The appointment of Will continues the expansion of our team and we are confident he will make a major contribution as we continue to grow our business.
"We constantly seek outstanding talent to join our ranks through our recruitment strategy, which values a blend of relationship management, sales acumen and credit expertise."