Rob joins the Amicus senior management team to support the growth strategy and strengthen its diversified lending proposition.

Rob brings 25 years’ experience in launching and building commercial lending businesses.

He joins Amicus from the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers where he was interim CEO.

Prior to that, Rob led the growth of the commercial mortgage business at Norwich & Peterborough Building Society at the start of his career, before becoming lending and operations director at start-up Base Commercial Mortgages and a member of the original four-person team of Aldermore Bank PLC when it formed in 2009.

John Jenkins, CEO at Amicus Finance, said: “We are very happy to announce that Rob Lankey will be joining Amicus.

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“Rob’s wealth of experience will be invaluable as we grow the Amicus lending proposition in the specialist lending sector.” 

Rob Lankey commented: “I am delighted to be joining Amicus.

“Under John Jenkins’ leadership, Amicus has developed an innovative and entrepreneurial culture that I am really excited to be a part of and help drive forward.”

Amicus has had a strong year and it has further expanded its customer base among brokers, SMEs, professional landlords and developers seeking specialist finance solutions.

As part of its growth journey, the firm has extended its regional presence with the opening of an office in Manchester last year.

Amicus also expects to receive its banking licence this year which will enable it to fulfil its long-term growth objectives by accessing an alternative and efficient source of funding.