Bridgit appoints five new Business Development Managers as growth continues
Non-bank lender Bridgit today announces further expansion of its state-based distribution team, welcoming five new Business Development Managers. The newly created roles are a direct response to business growth and increasing market demand for tailored bridging solutions.
Bridgit’s accredited broker network grew by 145% in 2024, highlighting an increasing utilisation of bridging finance as a key tool for brokers to help clients navigate property transitions.
The expansion of the team enables Bridgit to provide top-tier, localised, expert support to its network of accredited brokers nationwide.
Bridgit has appointed five additional state-based Business Development Managers to service the growing business demand;
- Jayne Eastick has been appointed as Western Australia Business Development Manager, based in Perth.
- Jack Smallwood has been appointed as Queensland Business Development Manager, based in Brisbane.
- William Mulvey has been appointed as Victoria Business Development Manager, based in Melbourne.
- Scott Byrt has been appointed as South Australia Business Development Manager, based in Adelaide.
- Isabella Despot has been appointed as South Australia Business Development Manager, based in Adelaide.
The new hires join the fast-growing non-bank distribution team, which also include Nik Thurgood , Lili Barron, Matt Pride, Jolene Farrow, Jeff Hilton, Michael Balshaw and Nikki Pellizoni along with their national broker support team.
Commenting on the new Business Development Managers, Stephen Doyle, Head of Distribution at Bridgit, said, “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.
“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.
“The demand for bridging solutions continues to surge, with our accredited broker network growing by 145% in 2024. 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.
“As the property market faces ongoing challenges such as constrained housing supply and shifting buyer preferences, bridging finance remains a vital tool for helping Australians move forward with confidence. Our tech-driven platform simplifies a traditionally cumbersome process, allowing brokers to focus on tailoring solutions for their clients’ unique needs.”
