Foundation Home Loans announce appointment of new Chief Finance Officer

23 September 2025

Foundation Home Loans, the intermediary-only specialist lender, has today (23rd September 2025) announced the appointment of Michael Evans as its new Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

Michael joins the Foundation Home Loans leadership team on a permanent basis, having held the role on an interim basis since earlier this year.

A highly experienced finance leader, Michael brings more than 22 years’ expertise across financial services, fast-growth SMEs, and global institutions.

He is a qualified chartered accountant with a strong track record of driving strategic growth, securing large-scale debt funding, and embedding financial discipline at board level

Most recently, Michael was CFO at Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, where he oversaw significant revenue growth.

Prior to this, he spent over five years at LendInvest plc, where he became CFO and Executive Board Director, helping leading the fintech lender through its IPO. His earlier career also included senior finance roles at National Australia Bank and Barclays Capital.

Pete Ball, Chief Executive Officer at Foundation Home Loans, commented:

“I’m delighted that Michael has accepted the role of CFO on a permanent basis. Since joining us, he has already made a significant contribution, bringing strong financial discipline and strategic insight at an important time for the business. His experience across capital markets, lending, and transformation makes him an ideal fit as we continue to grow and strengthen our lending proposition.”

Michael Evans, Chief Finance Officer at Foundation Home Loans, said:

“Foundation Home Loans has a fantastic reputation in the specialist lending market, built on innovation, strong partnerships with intermediaries, and a clear focus on customer outcomes. I’m excited to continue working with Pete and the executive team to support the next phase of the company’s growth and to build on its strong market position.”

For more information on Foundation Home Loans, please visit: www.foundationforintermediaries.co.uk