Recognise Bank Appoints Julian Sawyer as Non-Executive Director
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Recognise Bank Appoints Julian Sawyer as Non-Executive Director

By Dr. Priya Sharma, Property Markets Analyst · 17 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Mortgage Strategy. Read the original article for full details.

Recognise Bank Appoints Julian Sawyer as Non-Executive Director

Recognise Bank has appointed Julian Sawyer, former chief operating officer of Starling Bank, as a non-executive director (NED). Sawyer brings experience from previous roles, including CEO positions at Zodia Custody and Bitstamp, as well as his background in banking and fintech.

The appointment comes as Recognise Bank reports that its loan book has grown to over £500 million, and its deposits have recently exceeded £600 million. The bank has also noted growth of over 45% in the last 12 months.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, Recognise Bank’s continued expansion in property lending may be of interest, as the bank positions itself within the SME property lending sector. The addition of Sawyer to the board is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its capabilities for borrowers, savers, and brokers.


Source: Mortgage Strategy
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Dr. Priya Sharma
Property Markets Analyst

Dr. Priya Sharma writes The Property AI's data-led coverage of UK property markets — rental indices, sold-price trends, mortgage flows, and regional analysis. Articles bylined Dr. Sharma cite ONS, Land Registry, Bank of England, and primary research data.

PhD Economics. Specialises in: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Land Registry data, regional rental analysis, mortgage approvals trends.

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