It adds new regional director and business development manager
Non-bank lender Bridgit has announced the expansion of its state-based distribution team, appointing Nikki Pelizzoni (pictured above left) as regional director and Jeff Hilton (pictured above right) as business development manager (BDM) for Western Australia.
Pelizzoni, based in Sydney, joins from Pepper Money, where she led the national relationship team and introduced innovations to the BDM process. In the newly created role of regional director, she will oversee Bridgit’s growth in New South Wales and Queensland, while also supporting regional BDM teams. Her career includes roles at Unloan, ME Bank, and Suncorp Group
Hilton, based in Perth, will focus on fostering broker relationships and leveraging his extensive experience in the WA lending market. With nearly 20 years as a specialist mortgage broker, Hilton will help drive Bridgit’s expansion in Western Australia, a key growth area for the lender.
“We are delighted to welcome Nikki and Jeff to Bridgit – both bring an exceptional record of expertise in their field,” said Stephen Doyle, head of distribution at Bridgit. “With our accredited broker network growing by over 93% in the past year, we are seeing the demand for bridging finance quickly accelerate across Australia, underscoring the need for dedicated BDMs with deep, local expertise on the ground in every state.
“Having a local BDM like Jeff in WA ensures brokers and their clients receive tailored expert advice, helping them navigate the unique opportunities and challenges of the state’s dynamic property market.
“Our national distribution team – now double the size it was just six months ago – is committed to making it easier than ever to write bridging loans, showcasing just how powerful it can be as a solution for clients to secure their next property on their terms. With a strengthened, localised presence, we are committed to helping even more Australian homeowners achieve their goals and unlock the potential of their property equity.”
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