Finance 4 Business managing director Russell Martin has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Association of Bridging Professionals.

Martin takes over from Brightstar CEO Rob Jupp who has been heading the association since August 2013.

Speaking of his new role he said: “I am delighted to be taking up the position of chairman with the AOBP.

“It’s an honour to be taking over from Rob Jupp after his very successful term as chairman and I am determined to continue his sterling work in representing the short-term community.”

Martin has been a member of the of the AOBP executive committee since 2012.