The Century Team

A leading real estate financier for over 30 years, Paul has in-depth knowledge of the real estate finance sector across residential and commercial markets. In 2010 he founded Omni Capital, to fill a distinct gap in the market for short-term lending to clients who had been left disenfranchised by the shrinking credit markets post global financial crash. Paul then sold his interests in 2012 and established Century Capital to offer the same bespoke credit solutions to this growing sector. Century’s equity-based lending model allows a greater level of flexibility – meaning that Century can often lend where others cannot. Under Paul’s leadership, Century has grown significantly over the last decade and now benefits from several funding lines and a HNW equity fund to finance mezzanine loans where required. 

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With over 25 years of capital markets experience across Investment Banking, Wealth, Asset Management and Market Infrastructure, Ian has held a number of senior executive positions including Group CEO of Panmure Gordon, Group CEO LCH. Clearnet, EMEA COO Barclays Capital and COO ABSA Capital. During his financial career Ian has worked with and sat on Boards, Advisory Panels and Investment committees.

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Luke heads up the lending team at Century, taking a highly hands on role in day-to-day business and personally managing relationships with some of our key clients. His diligent approach to overseeing all loans in the pipeline ensures that Century delivers the highest level of service. Luke is a graduate of Oxford University and prior to joining Century, worked with MCIFA Property Finance where he was involved with structuring more complex finance arrangements both in the UK and overseas.

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Kay holds significant experience as a Commercial finance leader with board, trustee, strategic, operational and control experience, covering both growth and turnaround scenarios within SMEs and established hi-tech businesses. She currently supports A to E training and solutions Ltd as Director of Finance and supports VCs with due diligence.

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With over 30 years’ experience in the property finance industry, John has spent the last 20 in the short-term and development sectors as both a broker and a lender. Having first worked with Paul at Omni Capital as Head of Sales, developing new relationships and deals across London, John then joined Paul as a founding member of the Century Capital team in 2012. His in-depth knowledge of the sector, long-standing industry relationships and strong expertise gives the Century sales team unrivalled proficiency.

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Matt began his financial services career as a junior Banker in the City of London, but the restrictions and repetition so endemic in British banking encouraged him to diversify his career and move into property finance. After spells with various well-known UK mortgage and secured loan lenders, in 2011 Matt became one of the first to join the Omni Capital team, where he specialised in courting family offices and UHNW property investors. He now brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Century team, coupled with his extensive network and a genuine passion for securing deals.

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Oliver plays a key role at Century, ensuring all necessary systems and controls are in place. He also takes the initiative in identifying new areas for business growth. Over the last ten years, Oliver has gained a wealth of experience working within Operations in the Financial Services industry, having started his career as an Operations Manager in stockbroking, before moving on to work for Willis Towers Watson. 

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With five years’ experience in financial accounting, Samia has gained in-depth knowledge. Prior to joining Century, Samia worked for BMLL Technologies and WPP IT, where she acted as a Management Accountant, providing support in the re-establishment of correct reconciliation processes at 40+ entities across EMEA and LATAM. She is now responsible for all financial accounting, reporting and compliance here at Century. 

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Chioma has over ten years’ experience in property finance, including roles at Alternating Bridging Corporation and Mint Property Finance, where she was instrumental in completing case volumes of bridging, commercial and development finance transactions. Chioma’s expertise and experience in dealing with a diverse range of property finance transactions and managing key relationships with all stakeholders was further honed through roles at several international banks, and a number of banks in Africa.

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After studying Law and Criminology, Linda began her career working as a Paralegal in the litigation department of a Legal 500 Law Firm, but soon followed her interests and made a career move to the property finance sector. Now with five years’ experience in Finance and Property Management, Linda brings extensive knowledge and experience of the bridging process to her role at Century. Prior to joining Century, Linda worked for a bridging company where she managed a large property portfolio and was essential to the smooth running of the business.

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Holly’s deep-rooted expertise covers a range of sectors including FMCG, beauty and luxury, hospitality, top-level government, financial services, and real estate. Having started her career in London, over the last 15 years she has gained international strategic and operational experience across India and Singapore, before returning to London to run in-house marketing for Knight Frank, Reditum Capital and Octopus Investments.

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A recent graduate from the University of Reading with a bachelors’ degree in Graphic Communication, Poppy assists with all marketing activities at Century. Poppy has extensive skills in technical software programs such as Adobe, InVision and After effects which allow her to integrate the creativity of design with more mechanical concepts. She takes on design projects ranging from branding and website builds to print, publishing and animation design.

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After studying at Bristol University, Venetia pursued her career as an Executive Assistant. Prior to joining Century, Venetia worked in the film and fashion industry, where she honed her organisational and interpersonal skills. Venetia is vital to the efficient and smooth running of our organisation.

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