Santander UK today announced it has expanded its Real Estate Finance team, with the appointment of Allan MacKenzie as Senior Relationship Director – Real Estate. MacKenzie will report into Nick Peet, Divisional Head – Real Estate Finance and be based in the bank’s Manchester office.

MacKenzie has more than 25 years’ experience within commercial real estate finance sector, and joins Santander from Lloyds Banking Group, where he held several roles including Head of Commercial Real Estate for Jersey, Guernsey, and Isle of Man and Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate and Housing for Scotland, North of England and Midlands.

The team’s new addition will be managing a large portfolio of the bank’s existing clients within the commercial real estate sector, alongside contributing to Santander’s growth strategy within the North West of England and nationally.

Nick Peet, Divisional Head – Real Estate Finance, Santander UK, said: 

“I am delighted to welcome Allan to the team. He brings with him a wealth of experience within the commercial real estate sector and invaluable connections across the North West, which will be vital as we continue to focus on our growth strategy within the Real Estate Finance team.” 

New joiner to Santander UK, Allan Mackenzie said: 

“I am thrilled to have joined the fast growing Real Estate Finance team at Santander and look forward to meeting both new and existing clients in Manchester and across the North of England, as I settle in to my new role.” 

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