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Octane Capital Appoints Christian Gugolz as Senior Business Development Manager

Octane Capital has appointed Christian Gugolz as senior business development manager (BDM) to strengthen its national sales team. Gugolz brings over 10 years of experience in financial services and specialist property finance to the role.

According to the announcement, Gugolz has developed a strong reputation for building long-term intermediary relationships and delivering funding solutions in the bridging and specialist lending markets. In his new position, he will focus on growing and supporting broker relationships, as well as helping introducers access Octane Capital’s expanding range of specialist finance solutions. He will also be responsible for identifying new opportunities for growth.

Octane Capital, which is backed by Aldermore, has recently enhanced its product offering. The lender has introduced fixed-rate products, automated valuation models (AVMs), and open market value (OMV) lending. These developments are part of Octane Capital’s ongoing efforts to broaden its range of funding solutions.

The appointment of Gugolz is part of Octane Capital’s strategy to invest in both its proposition and its people, aiming to provide brokers with a wider selection of funding options. The company has stated that attracting experienced professionals like Gugolz is an important step in its growth plans.

This development may be of interest to UK letting agents and inventory clerks who work with landlords and property investors seeking specialist finance solutions, as Octane Capital continues to expand its services in the property finance sector.