Momenta Finance appoints Chris Forrest as Chief Commercial Officer

Momenta Finance has appointed Chris Forrest as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), marking the latest addition to its leadership team as the firm ramps up its presence in the UK SME and property finance markets.

The appointment comes shortly after Tim Boag took over as Chief Executive Officer, signalling a period of strategic growth and increased focus on commercial execution.

Chris Forrest brings extensive experience in corporate and commercial banking, most recently serving as Head of SME at Barclays UK. In that role, he led national relationship and business development teams and played a key role in expanding support for SMEs across multiple sectors.

In his new role, Forrest will lead the commercial strategy for Momenta Finance, overseeing both SME and property finance. His remit includes expanding the company’s distribution reach, strengthening relationships with intermediaries and brokers, and integrating technology to improve the customer experience.

CEO Tim Boag said Forrest’s appointment comes at a critical time for the company:

“His commercial expertise, strong business development network, and passion for customer outcomes will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and grow to serve many more SMEs.”

Commenting on his appointment, Forrest said: “The chance to shape the commercial direction of a fast-growing, progressive business with a focus on empowering SMEs and property clients is a tremendous opportunity. I look forward to working with the wider team to drive the next phase of growth.”