Wilmslow finance start-up appoints new MD

Wilmslow based finance start-up MS Lending has announced the appointment of a former Together executive as the firm’s new MD.

Rob Goodall (pictured) joins the Wilmslow start-up after previously holding the role of Head of Specialist Lending at Cheadle-based financial services group, Together. Prior to this, Rob, a Chartered Surveyor, operated his own property consultancy, and boasts almost 29 years working in the sector.

In its first year of trading, MS Lending has achieved a loan book of over £20 million. As MD, Rob will be tasked with harnessing future growth opportunities within specialist lending and work alongside brokers to further develop the business. The Wilmslow based finance firm now has ambitions to double its loan book in 2022.

Speaking on his appointment, Rob Goodall commented:

“As managing director of MS Lending Group, I feel privileged to be joining Michael Stratton and the team who have created a formidable business. My experience and the past 9 years within the financial sector have been invaluable I am very excited to get started.”

MS Lending CEO, Michael Stratton added:

I am delighted to welcome Rob to the team, his experience will be invaluable as we set large growth targets for 2022. His knowledge of the industry, as well as his reputation and ambition make him a great fit for the MS Lending Group team. As we continue to put our customers at the forefront of every decision we make, to enable lending to be easy, fast and flexible, Rob is the perfect individual to lead this”