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Charles Street Finance Appoints New BDM for Midlands and South West

Specialist lender Charles Street Finance has appointed Ajmad Ibn-Abdul as its new business development manager (BDM) for the Midlands and South West. The appointment is part of the lender’s strategy to strengthen its regional presence and grow its loan book to £1bn.

Ibn-Abdul brings nearly 25 years of experience in financial services, with a background in bridging and commercial finance. His previous roles include adviser positions at HSBC, Lloyds, and RBS, as well as a BDM role at specialist lender Lakeshield. He has also worked alongside Charles Street’s sales director, Carl Graham, at Tuscan Capital, which is now part of Allica Bank.

In his new role, Ibn-Abdul will focus on expanding Charles Street Finance’s network of intermediaries and direct clients. His responsibilities include promoting the lender’s range of commercial, unregulated bridging, semi-commercial, buy-to-let (BTL), and revolving credit facilities.

Charles Street Finance’s move to appoint a dedicated BDM for the Midlands and South West reflects its commitment to building relationships with brokers and clients in these regions. The lender aims to make its flexible commercial finance products and services more accessible to property professionals, including letting agents and inventory clerks, who may benefit from increased funding options for investment, development, and refurbishment projects.