Richard Payne

Richard Payne is a seasoned professional in the construction consultancy and finance sectors, with over 20 years of experience. Currently serving as Business Development Director at BLG Development Finance since April 2024, Richard previously held positions including Lending Director at CrowdProperty, and Lending Director at Hampshire Trust Bank. With a background as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Richard has spent a significant portion of their career supporting banks and funders, notably leading the Project Monitoring team at Adair Ltd. and managing the Development Lending arm at Oblix Capital. Past roles include Director positions at BLME, Turner & Townsend, Deutsche Bank, and Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander. Richard's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of Reading and an MBA from Nottingham Trent University.