TAB, the real estate finance and investment house, has appointed Stephen Wasserman as chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. 

Stephen Wasserman

Stephen Wasserman

Wasserman has been a director of TAB since October 2022, and will now take more of an active role in the day-to-day operations of the company.

With over 20 years of experience in property and lending, Wasserman brings extensive expertise and strategic insight to his new position.

Prior to joining TAB, Wasserman co-founded West One Loans and served as its managing director for 14 years, overseeing more than £3 bn in lending and managing all operations and credit risk.

He also founded the National Housing Group, where he spearheaded efforts to acquire and develop high-quality social housing. Wasserman is a long-term business partner of TAB CEO and founder Duncan Kreeger, and the pair have successfully collaborated on numerous ventures over the last 20 years.

Wasserman’s primary focus will be driving TAB’s lending activity and ensuring that the business runs effectively.

Said Kreeger: 'Stephen’s extensive experience and deep understanding of our operations make him exceptionally well-suited for this role. We are confident that he will continue to drive our strategic initiatives forward and contribute significantly to TAB’s ongoing success.

' His expertise will be invaluable in supporting our consolidation and growth to provide the best possible outcomes for our borrowers and investors.'

Wasserman’s appointment follows that of Samuel Leach, who joined the company last month as head of investor relations and coincides with the company surpassing £500 mln (€594 mln) of lending.

Said Wasserman: 'I am thrilled to join TAB at such a pivotal time in its growth trajectory.

'I have watched TAB’s growth with great admiration and I am excited to be more involved with the day-to-day runnings of the operation.

'Duncan has built TAB with a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future. I am confident that we will continue to innovate and lead in the property finance market, driving significant value for our clients and investors.'

Following a successful 2023, TAB has expanded its business practice in 2024 beyond London and the South East of England to the Midlands, Scotland, and Wales.