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Black & White Bridging Appoints Jason Shead as Director of Risk and Governance

Black & White Bridging has appointed Jason Shead as its new director of risk and governance. Shead brings over 25 years of specialist lending risk and underwriting experience to the business.

According to the report, Shead has previously held senior roles at Enra Specialist Finance and most recently at TAB. His appointment comes as Black & White Bridging marks its fifth year, with a new purpose-built office in Bristol and the expansion of its London and Manchester offices.

The company’s chief operating officer, Damien Druce, stated that the newly created role of director of risk and governance is a key position to ensure the business’s growth is managed within robust risk and governance frameworks. Druce also noted that the appointment aims to help achieve the best possible outcomes for brokers and their borrowers.

This development may be of interest to UK letting agents and inventory clerks who work with bridging lenders and require assurance on risk management and governance standards within the sector.