He brings over 25 years of specialist lending risk and underwriting experience to the business, having also worked for Enra Specialist Finance.
Shead’s appointment follows the recent opening of its £1m head office in Stoke Gifford, Bristol.
Damien Druce, chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jason into the Black & White family. 2026 is a pivotal year for the business as we build for growth, and the newly created role of director of risk and governance is a key position to ensure our growth is managed robustly within risk and governance frameworks, with no grey areas.
“We want to ensure the best possible outcomes continue to be achieved for our brokers and their borrowers, and Jason’s appointment will help us to do just that.”
