MT Finance promotes Gareth Lewis to deputy CEO

Gareth, who previously served as managing director, will take on expanded responsibilities with oversight of the entire group.

Having joined the lender in 2018, Gareth has overseen product development, including the launch of the regulated bridging, BTL, and commercial divisions within the group.

He has worked to accelerate the lender’s expansion, steering the business through the pandemic, and has assisted in the process of securing over £2.5bn from multiple funding partners.

Joshua Elash, director and founder of MT Finance, commented: “Gareth has been with us for seven years and has been a huge part of the growth and success we have enjoyed during this period.

“He has come to epitomise our core values and is incredibly well respected both internally and throughout the market.

“We are looking forward excitedly to what we can continue to achieve under Gareth’s leadership in the years to come.

“It is a natural step for Gareth to assume the role of deputy CEO, and we are extremely confident that he will be exceptional.”

Commenting on his promotion, Gareth said: “I am honoured to have been promoted to deputy CEO.

“I am extremely proud of everything we have achieved over the past eight years and am grateful to be able to work with such a dedicated team.

“I am looking forward to leading MT Finance on our growth journey in the months and years ahead.”