London, 8 May 2025 – Avamore Capital, a leading specialist lender in UK development, refurbishment and bridging finance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Bouet Andersen as Managing Director – Lending Operations, effective immediately.
Jacob’s arrival marks an important step in Avamore’s ongoing evolution, reinforcing its credit capabilities and underlining its commitment to providing reliable, technologically assisted, solutions-driven finance to developers across the UK. He will lead the firm’s credit function, bringing significant expertise in property credit risk, underwriting and portfolio management.
Previously Head of Transactions at Hilltop Capital Partners, Jacob spent seven years building a strong track record across real estate credit.
His appointment complements the recent hire of Greg Tarn as Managing Director – Origination & Execution. Together, Greg and Jacob will oversee Avamore’s day-to-day operations, enabling co-founders Michael Dean and Zuhair Mirza to focus on long-term strategic direction.
Zuhair Mirza, Co-Founder of Avamore Capital, commented:
“Jacob’s appointment reflects our commitment to building a business that balances strong credit discipline with commercial agility. He brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to lending which will strengthen our underwriting and asset management as we continue to scale. I’m excited to work with him and confident he will play a pivotal role in Avamore’s next phase of growth.”
Michael Dean, Co-Founder of Avamore Capital, added:
“I’m delighted to welcome Jacob to the team. He’s a highly capable and energetic professional who will bring a new level of rigour and leadership to our credit and asset management functions. With Jacob and Greg at the helm, we’re confident in the strength of our new management structure and excited about what’s ahead.”
Jacob Bouet Andersen, Managing Director – Lending Operations, said:
“Avamore’s reputation for creativity and reliability in the market is well-earned. It is an exciting time in the market to be joining Avamore who has a strong appetite for credit and a solid foundation for growth. I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on that foundation and help shape the next chapter of the business.”
Avamore continues to invest in its people, technology and relationships to deliver best-in-class finance across the UK real estate market.
