Independent lender Henry Howard Finance, which is based at Langstone, has appointed Neil Sayer as its new chief technology officer.

Neil, who brings more than 10 years’ experience working in IT and business solutions will work to further advance HHF’s IT systems to help the company grow and continually improve efficiency.

He will oversee the development, implementation and effective use of technology throughout the Newport-based lender, to ensure its clients and staff have access to market-leading technology.

With an MBA from the University of Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Neil joined HHF after moving to the UK from Sydney, Australia, where he was CTO and business solutions at Mortgage House for more than five years, having worked his way up through numerous roles.

Prior to this he worked as a management consultant for British Telecom and software developer at Forevision Technology Group.

Neil said: “I’m thrilled to join the team at HHF, a dynamic and fast-growing company which is investing in technology in order to offer the best possible service.

“I look forward to helping drive continued growth at HHF by optimising the use of its IT systems for clients and staff.”

Mark Crook, co-founder and COO of HHF, said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Neil to the team. At HHF we constantly strive to develop and bring in market-leading technology that will improve our service and broaden our lending portfolio. Neil will help oversee this process.”