Greg, who will oversee Avamore’s commercial operations, brings a wealth of experience in real estate finance, having previously run his own family office lending business, Tarn & Co.

Prior to that, he held positions at a specialist mezzanine lender as well as roles within both JP Morgan and UBS.

This latest news follows the appointment of Adam Butler to director of sales and marketing.

Furthermore, a further credit-focused MD-level hire is expected to join the business in early May.

Speaking on the appointment, Michael Dean, co-founder of Avamore Capital, said: "We are delighted to welcome Greg to Avamore.

“His extensive experience, network and entrepreneurial approach to lending make him a fantastic addition to our leadership team.

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“Avamore is at an exciting stage of its evolution, and Greg’s strategic commercial insights will play a key role in shaping the next phase of our growth."

Zuhair Mirza, co-founder of Avamore Capital, added: "Greg’s expertise in structured finance and his strong market relationships will help us expand our lending capabilities and continue delivering the high-quality service our partners expect.”

Greg commented: "Avamore has built a strong reputation as an innovative and dynamic lender in the development finance space.

“It’s a company I have worked alongside several times previously and one that shares values and an ethos like my own.

“I’m excited to join the team and contribute to its continued success, working alongside Michael, Zuhair, and the wider leadership team to help Avamore get to the next level."