Leumi UK has appointed Neil Kermode from Canary Wharf Group as business development director.
Kermode, who has more than 35 years of real estate industry experience, worked for Canary Wharf Group for more than 26 years and most recently served as director and head of development finance.
In his new role, he will be responsible for generating new business leads across the real estate market with a particular focus on large loans.
Peter Clayton, head of property finance at Leumi UK, said: “Neil’s extensive industry experience and expertise in originating, structuring, and executing complex finance structures makes him the perfect addition to our team, and will be invaluable as we continue to push for growth. Leumi UK’s property finance team has had a great start to the year closing seven deals totalling circa £170m with another £375m of new lending credit approved, and with our sector specific expertise, relationship-driven approach, and track record of delivery, we are well placed as we look ahead to the rest of the year.”
Kermode added: “With its strong growth in recent years and outstanding reputation, Leumi UK’s property finance team is setting the standard in the industry, and I look forward to playing my part in its continued success.”
