Lees, who will report to AMI chief executive Robert Sinclair, has joined from MoneySavingExpert.com, where she worked as an external affairs and campaigns officer.
Before that she worked in the corporate pensions sector for Grant Thornton Employee Benefits Consultancy.
Robert Sinclair, chief executive of AMI, said: “AMI is delighted to confirm Aileen’s appointment.
“We were very impressed by the quality of applicants and are sure that she will make a huge contribution to the intermediary market and help shape a policy agenda to support the AMI and AFB broker community.”
Lees added: “I am looking forward to working closely with the mortgage intermediary market and understanding their issues.
“The next two years will see more change in the market and I want to ensure that AMI and AFB are well placed to help consumers get the quality advice they deserve.”
