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Our Specialist Team

Directors

Paul Sonabend

Paul Sonabend

Executive Chairman

With 42 years of industry experience, Paul joined Relendex’s senior management team having been a significant lender on the platform. A Chartered Accountant since 1982 with BDO, he has had a successful career as a CFO and backer of start-ups.

Max Lehrain

Max Lehrain

Managing Director

With 44 years industry experience, Max has held roles for Standard Life, Dentons and AKG. His roles focused on the development and marketing of pensions, alternative investment schemes, and insurance products.

Martin Murphy

Martin Murphy

Lending Director

Martin, a specialist property finance banker with over 20 years’ experience at leading UK institutions, has held senior underwriting and origination roles at Barclays, Nationwide, N M Rothschild, and Anglo Irish Bank. His expertise covers all sectors, deal sizes, and types.

Investing

Connor Gorman

Connor Gorman

Operations Manager

With 8 years industry experience, inlcuding previous roles in Foreign Exchange, Connor specialises in managing Investor mandates, portfolios and accounts and is RDR compliant.

Sam Mistry

Sam Mistry

Operations Executive

A University of Manchester International Business Management graduate with a focus on the Digital & AI economy, Sam supports both Investor Operations and the Borrowing Team at Relendex, enhancing efficiency across key functions.

Borrowing

Simon Atherton

Simon Atherton

UK Sales Director

With 39 years industry experience, Simon held roles at Lloyds Bank whilst also spending 12 years at Hampshire Trust as Associate Director, in the development finance area.

Aaron de Silva

Aaron de Silva

Business Development Director

With 13 years industry experience, Aaron has brings a wealth of experience across both the personal investment and the property debt space and is RDR compliant.

Fahad Khamkar

Fahad Khamkar

Credit Manager

Fahad joined Relendex’s underwriting team in January 2020 after starting his career with NatWest. As Credit Manager, he brings a strong background in credit risk management and financial analysis, ensuring prudent lending practices.

Sandra Rozas Ming

Sandra Rozas Ming

Loan Portfolio Manager

Sandra’s responsibilities include monitoring and analysing the performance of the relendex loan portfolio, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with lending policies, ensuring Relendex provides innovative and responsible lending solutions.

Jordan Shimmin

Jordan Shimmin

Analyst & Loan Underwriter

Jordan brings a blend of analytical prowess and digital expertise to the heart of our lending operations. He is responsible for conducting in-depth analyses of loan applications, ensuring the soundness of lending decisions.

Communications & Finance

Penny Germaine-Chatwin

Penny Germaine-Chatwin

Director – Communications

As Associate Director, Penny oversees all marketing initiatives and manages our financial compliance framework, ensuring the integrity and transparency of platform operations.

Ivana Bonic Babic

Ivana Bonic Babic

Head of Finance

As Head of Finance for Relendex, Ivana drives our strategic financial initiatives. With a keen analytical mind and a strategic approach to financial management, Ivana oversees all aspects of Relendex’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

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