Property development finance company CrowdProperty has appointed Steve Deutsch as its new CEO.
Deutsch succeeds Mike Bristow, co-founder and CEO since 2018, who will be stepping down to take a break.
Under Bristow’s leadership, the Birmingham-based firm received a £3m investment in February 2024 from Canada-based Flow Capital Corp.
It also appeared in the FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies from 2022-2024; the Sunday Times 100 Tech Rankings.
CrowdProperty say that Deutsch is well-positioned to lead the company into its next phase of growth after the ‘instrumental’ impact of Bristow.
Deutsch has operated at board level within financial services organisations since 2006, including CEO positions at GB Bank and Wesleyan Bank.
“I’m excited to join CrowdProperty at such a pivotal time in its journey,” he said.
“The company’s talented team, industry expertise and innovative technology provide the perfect platform to drive growth and deliver even greater value to our community of developers, brokers and investors.”
Specialist property development lender CrowdProperty connects developers and intermediaries with expertise and funding to help maximise their collective success.
The business works with small and medium-sized property developers and was founded in 2008.
John Mould, chairman at CrowdProperty, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Steve Deutsch as our new CEO, and look forward to a year of positive transformation.
“Steve’s leadership experience and track record in driving growth and operational excellence will be crucial to enhancing our position in the market.”