Specialist lender Atelier has appointed Bruce Robertson to spearhead the expansion of its lending to property developers in Scotland.
Bruce, who has more than 30 years of property finance experience, is tasked with delivering Atelier loans to Scottish developers building in the residential, student and care sectors.
An experienced relationship director in the Scottish property market, Bruce has held senior roles at Bank of Scotland and within Lloyds Banking Group.
He has also overseen more than £350m of lending to property developers and investors in Scotland and northern England.
Robertson says: “I am delighted to be joining Atelier’s experienced, professional team to grow its lending to Scotland’s developers.
“The development market in Scotland is proving remarkably resilient and inventive, and I’m looking forward to working with intermediaries and property professionals to deliver Atelier finance and help get more homes built.”
Atelier chief originations officer Martin Gilsenan adds: “Bruce joins us with an outstanding track record in development finance and an unmatched knowledge of Scotland’s most promising markets.
“Scotland is a market full of opportunity, where local knowledge and expertise are critical to deliver well-structured and competitive financial solutions that support both developers and intermediaries.”
