Specialist Hub welcomes industry heavyweights Steve Hayes and Mike Brooks in strategic consultancy roles

01 July 2025

Specialist Hub is proud to announce a significant milestone in its 20-year history. In a move that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, the company has welcomed two of the most respected names in the market – Steve Hayes and Mike Brooks – in newly created consultancy roles.

Best known as the founder and CEO of Loans.co.uk, Steve Hayes was the driving force behind its rise from a small, well-regarded brokerage to one of the UK’s largest and most successful finance brokers. His deep industry knowledge and passion for innovation remain as sharp as ever.

Joining him is long-time collaborator Mike Brooks, a chartered accountant and experienced financial strategist who has held senior positions across both brokerage and lending. A key figure behind the success of Loans.co.uk, Mike has since gone on to work with two bridging lenders, bringing with him decades of practical insight and operational expertise.

A new chapter for Specialist Hub

Tony Sutton, managing director at Specialist Hub, shared his enthusiasm about the new appointments:

“Bringing Steve and Mike into the Specialist Hub family as consultants is a huge moment for us. They both bring unique insight, credibility, and energy to the table. Their expertise will help me strengthen our position in the specialist lending market and explore new opportunities to support brokers and their clients more effectively.”

Steve Hayes commented:

“Specialist Hub has always been a respected name in our industry, and I’m excited to play a part in shaping its next phase of growth. The business already has a solid foundation, and I look forward to working closely with Tony and the team to help unlock even greater potential.”

Mike Brooks added:

“It’s fantastic to be working alongside both Steve and Tony. There’s huge potential in the specialist finance market right now, and I’m confident we can bring new ideas and strategic direction to help Tony drive the business forward.”

For more details about Specialist Hub, visit the website at https://www.specialisthub.co.uk