• Shawbrook grows South East Development Finance team with two appointments 
• Joseph Wilson and Aaron Cummings join to support developers and brokers across the region 
• Appointments follow Shawbrook surpassing £3 billion in development funding and 10 years in the market

Shawbrook has strengthened its South East Development Finance team with the appointments of Joseph Wilson as Relationship Director and Aaron Cummings as Assistant Relationship Director, further expanding support for developers and brokers across the region.

The additions follow Shawbrook recently surpassing £3 billion in development funding, marking 10 years of supporting property developers across the UK. As developers navigate evolving market conditions and increasingly complex projects, Shawbrook continues to invest in experienced specialists to support customers throughout the development lifecycle.

Joseph joins with more than 20 years’ experience in banking and property finance, bringing extensive expertise across residential and commercial real estate lending. He has significant experience delivering complex property transactions and building long-standing relationships across the sector.

Aaron brings experience across development finance lending, underwriting and portfolio management, further strengthening the team’s ability to support developers with a flexible, relationship-led approach to funding.

Commenting on the appointments, Simon Knowles, Senior Director, Development Finance at Shawbrook, said: “Joseph and Aaron are two strong additions to the Development Finance team. Their experience, market knowledge and understanding of developers’ needs will further strengthen the support we provide to customers and brokers across the South East, which remains a key region for Shawbrook with continued levels of development activity and demand for specialist funding support.”

Joseph Wilson, Relationship Director, Development Finance at Shawbrook, added: “I’m pleased to be joining Shawbrook at an exciting time for the Development Finance business. The team has built a strong reputation in the market and I’m looking forward to working closely with developers and brokers across the South East.”

Aaron Cummings, Assistant Relationship Director, Development Finance at Shawbrook, said: “It’s great to be joining the team and supporting developers across the region. Shawbrook’s relationship-led approach and strong market proposition create a real opportunity to help customers move forward with confidence.”

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