Hope Capital has expanded its underwriting team with the appointment of Keiran Holmes and promotion of Joanne McGillicuddy.

McGillicuddy, who has been promoted to senior underwriter, joined the firm in 2018 as an underwriter.

Holmes joins Hope Capital as an underwriter from Together, where he had spent the previous four years.

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Mike Watson , senior underwriter at Hope Capital, said: “Hope Capital has been experiencing a surge in enquiries and completions and, with plans for further growth, this is the perfect time to join the team.

“I am looking forward to working with the team to deliver more record numbers in the coming months.
“Speed and efficiency are key when it comes to bridging and I am a believer in going the extra mile for both broker and customers to get the right outcomes.”

McGillicuddy added: “It has been a very busy period for everyone at Hope Capital, so it is great to have my achievements recognised and rewarded.

“I am excited to be part of a company that continues to grow and offer innovative new products to the bridging market and I am looking forward to playing my part in that.”