He has been promoted from his previous role as business development manager (BDM) and will operate across the North and Midlands, reporting to lending director Sarah Dix.
Swaby’s promotion comes after Athens Piponides was also promoted to lending manager, which HTB said reflected its commitment to developing talent from within.
Swaby joined the lender in 2022 as relationship manager, before becoming BDM in 2024. While at the bank, he has formed relationships with brokers and developers, while gaining experience in understanding their funding needs.
Before joining HTB, Swaby spent nearly four years at NatWest Group as an assistant relationship manager, and worked at RBS prior to this.
Swaby said he was “delighted” to be taking the next step in his career at HTB.
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He added: “Having worked closely with brokers and developers over the past four years, I’ve seen first-hand just how much goes into getting a development off the ground and how important it is to have a lender who understands what you’re trying to achieve.
“Moving into lending gives me the opportunity to build on that experience and become more closely involved in helping developers get their projects moving. I’ve built some great relationships during my time in business development, and I’m looking forward to continuing those in my new role, taking on new responsibilities and supporting developers across the North and Midlands.”
Dix said: “Josh has made a real contribution to the development finance team since joining HTB, and his promotion is thoroughly deserved. He has built strong relationships with brokers and developers, developed a good understanding of the markets he works in and knows how important it is to understand the people and the project behind each funding request.
“His experience across relationship management and business development gives him a valuable perspective as he moves into lending. He understands the challenges developers face, the importance of getting involved early and the need to work closely with them as their schemes progress. That understanding, combined with the relationships he has built, will serve him well in his new role.
“We are committed to developing our people and giving them opportunities to progress within HTB, and I’m delighted to see Josh take this next step in his career.”
