Elmaz (pictured) has over two decades of experience in financial services and has worked at Together for over 10 years.
She initially joined the firm as a business development manager (BDM) for Central London and worked her way up to become managing director of intermediary sales.
Prior to that, she was a business development director at Alternative Bridging Corporation and also worked at Bradford & Bingley.
The BDLA now has six board members – Elmaz, Alan Margolis, Gavin Seaholme, Ray Cohen, Scott Marshall and Roz Cawood – and the maximum term is two years.
The aim of the trade body is to grow the size and reputation of the bridging and development lending industry.
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The BDLA is closing in on 100 lender and associate members, representing a collective loan book of more than £13.7bn.
Elmaz said: “I’m delighted to join the BDLA board and contribute to the important work the association is doing to raise standards and promote professionalism in our industry.
“At Together, I am always looking to strengthen broker relationships through education and practical guidance, and I’m passionate about finding solutions for complex scenarios and helping intermediaries navigate the specialist lending landscape. I believe this drive will really help to take the association forward.
“The bridging and development sector plays a vital role in supporting property projects across the UK, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to champion best practice and drive positive change.”
Adam Tyler, the BDLA’s new CEO, said “Tanya is going to be a real asset to the BDLA board. We have worked alongside on a number of occasions and at different events. She has a real enthusiasm for the industry and will certainly bring that to the board, along with her knowledge, experience and forward thinking, and I am really looking [forward] to working with Tanya again.”
