Phil Gray, managing director at Watts Commercial Finance; Chris Treadwell, head of commercial and development at Enness Private Clients; and Ben Lloyd, managing director at Pure Commercial Finance, will be joining the executive committee of the AOBP as it looks to broaden its representation. 

The new executive committee will meet for the first time later this month.

The additions will also broaden the geographical spread of members with one of the new members located in the North of England and one in Wales. 

Phil, who is based in Cheshire, launched Watts Commercial Finance in 2006 and has steered it through an eventful decade.

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"I am delighted and honoured to have been asked to join the AOBP executive committee and I look forward to not only serving to help the industry as a whole, but also to be a voice for the North of the UK where many amazing people and businesses thrive. 

“It is an exciting challenge and brilliant for both myself and my company and I look forward to taking up my position in September."

The newcomers all represent expertise in a range of commercial products as the Association looks to broaden the scope of activities it wants to be involved in.

“Since inception, the AOBP has always stood for higher standards in the industry and acted to provide a focus point for the industry to talk to government and regulators,” said Ben, who is based in south Wales. 

“I look forward to building on the vital work undertaken by previous committee members and push forward the Association’s exciting agenda on behalf of its members.”

Chris added: “As a broker, the AOBP is invaluable, so I very much look forward to contributing to the excellent work it does in the bridging finance industry, helping businesses like Enness deliver the best possible service.”