Black & White Bridging expands relationship team with new appointment

06 August 2025

“The latest step in Black & White Bridging’s evolution” – Damien Druce

Black & White Bridging has added to its growing sales and relationships team with the appointment of Rick Davey as relationship manager.

Rick joins Black & White with 24 years’ experience in the financial services industry and significant expertise in the bridging market. Most recently, Rick was a regional account manager with West One Loans, specialising in bridging products for residential and semi-commercial. Previously he held business development and account management roles with Foundation Home Loans, Seneca Bridging and The Bridging Group.

Damien Druce, chief operating officer at Black & White Bridging, said:

“Strategically, Rick’s appointment highlights Black & White’s commitment to delivering operational excellence and the highest levels of service to its brokers and investors – he brings extensive industry experience to the business along with a passion for building relationships and tonnes of energy.

“Hiring Rick will enhance the company’s presence in the North of England and illustrates our commitment to building a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering excellent service to brokers and borrowers. He’s going to play a key role in our growth and in promoting Black & White’s product offering to a wider audience within the intermediary market.”

Rick Davey, relationship manager at Black & White Bridging, said:

“I can’t wait to get started on my next chapter in the specialist lending space with Black & White. It’s an exciting period of growth for the company, following a record first quarter and £300m lending milestone. I look forward to helping the team expand further and hit even greater milestones in the future with the transparent and reliable service for which Black & White is known.”