Lehmans appoints secured loans head

Atkins is currently head of lending operations post-offer across Lehman Brothers’ Mortgage Capital’s three mortgage businesses (LMC, Preferred and SPML). He will now take charge of both the secured lending brands in the Mortgage Capital businesses, London Personal Loans (LPL) and Southern Pacific Personal Loans (SPPL). This appointment is an extension of his current operational responsibilities.

Atkins’ appointment is with immediate effect and he will continue to report to Gerry McHugh, director of lending operations, Lehman Brothers’ Mortgage Capital.

Atkins has worked within the Mortgage Capital businesses since June 2005 both at Preferred and in the operations role. Prior to this his career has included time at TML Financial Services, Lloyds TSB and over 16 years in the Royal Navy.

Gerry McHugh, director of lending operations, said: “Tom has a wealth of operations experience which will be invaluable in supporting the continuing growth of our second charge businesses. I would like to congratulate him on his appointment.”