With nine years of experience in business development and services management, Chris has extensive operations expertise which he will use to support the company’s continued growth.
Chris joins Advantage from independent mobile communications distributor The Caudwell Group, where he was director of strategic accounts and operations for lifestyle services. In this role he was responsible for the servicing of millions of insurance policyholders across 13 corporate clients.
At RBS where Chris previously worked, he held roles as new business senior manager, head of mortgage operations and head of mortgage sales. Under his mortgage sales leadership, the Group won Your Money magazine’s awards for “Best Direct Lender” in 2003 and 2004.
Commenting on Chris Heather’s appointment, Mark Clarke, chief executive of Advantage, said: “Chris has a superb track record in operations, ensuring clients are serviced with the highest levels of efficiency and competence. He also has in depth knowledge of the mortgage industry and his appointment is further evidence of our determination to offer innovative products and high levels of service.”
Chris Heather added: “I am delighted to be joining the senior team at Advantage and be given the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of a new and innovative mortgage lender. The company’s backing by Morgan Stanley, means that there are tremendous opportunities for innovation and growth. I relish the challenge of contributing to Advantage’s development at what is a very exciting time for the industry.”
