Bridgit broadens team with five new appointment additions

Non-bank lender Bridgit has announced the appointment of five new Business Development Managers to its expanding distribution team as part of its response to growing business demand.

The newly created roles are aimed at supporting Bridgit's accredited broker network, which grew by 145% in 2024. This growth highlights the increasing utilising of bridging finance as a tool for brokers to assist clients in property transitions.

The five newly appointed state-based Business Development Managers include Jayne Eastick for Western Australia, based in Perth; Jack Smallwood for Queensland, based in Brisbane; William Mulvey for Victoria, based in Melbourne; and both Scott Byrt and Isabella Despot for South Australia, based in Adelaide.

This expansion enables Bridgit to provide enhanced, localised support to its nationwide network of accredited brokers. The goal is to drive awareness of bridging finance and help brokers better support Australians in securing their dream properties.

Stephen Doyle, Head of Distribution at Bridgit, commented, "We are thrilled to start the new year by welcoming five exceptional BDMs—Jayne, William, Scott, Isabella, and Jack—to the Bridgit team. All five bring invaluable local insights to their respective markets and will play a key role in driving awareness of bridging finance and empowering brokers to support more Australians in securing their dream properties."

He further added, "With Scott and Isabella as our first team members on the ground in South Australia, we can now provide the best possible service for our South Australian network whilst continuing to strengthen our nationwide presence."

Doyle also noted the surge in demand for bridging solutions, linking it to the significant growth in Bridgit's accredited broker network. "This trend reflects a significant shift in how brokers are leveraging bridging finance to help clients unlock opportunities and use property equity for their next step," he said.

As the property market continues to face challenges such as constrained housing supply and changing buyer preferences, Bridgit's solutions offer brokers a way to assist their clients in progressing with confidence. "Our tech-driven platform simplifies a traditionally cumbersome process, allowing brokers to focus on tailoring solutions for their clients' unique needs," Doyle explained.

The new hires join Bridgit's growing distribution team, which also includes other Business Development Managers and a national broker support team.