Foundation Home Loans has appointed Michael Evans as its new chief finance officer (CFO).

He will be the mortgage lender's CFO on a permanent basis, having held the role on an interim basis since earlier this year.

Evans has more than 22 years of experience, having worked across financial services, SMEs and global institutions.

Most recently, he served as CFO at Octopus Electric Vehicles, after spending five years at LendInvest, where he also worked in the same position. His earlier career included senior finance roles at National Australia Bank and Barclays Capital.

Chief executive officer at Foundation Home Loans, Pete Ball, said: "I’m delighted that Michael has accepted the role of CFO on a permanent basis. Since joining us, he has already made a significant contribution, bringing strong financial discipline and strategic insight at an important time for the business. His experience across capital markets, lending, and transformation makes him an ideal fit as we continue to grow and strengthen our lending proposition."

Evans concluded: "Foundation Home Loans has a fantastic reputation in the specialist lending market, built on innovation, strong partnerships with intermediaries, and a clear focus on customer outcomes. I’m excited to continue working with Pete and the executive team to support the next phase of the company’s growth and to build on its strong market position."

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