Cambridge & Counties Bank, Just Mortgages, and Molo Finance also announce key hires
Major lender NatWest has confirmed the appointment of Barry Connolly (pictured far left) as managing director of home buying and ownership.
Connolly, who has been with NatWest for over 20 years, most recently led the bank’s everyday banking operations, overseeing services for 12 million customers across NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank. He has held leadership roles in human resources, branch banking, private banking and change management.
“We’ve made great strides in improving the mortgage experience through our intermediary and direct channels, and I’m excited about the further progress we can make in digital engagement,” Connolly said.
“Mortgages are a vitally important area of focus for NatWest, and I know there’s more we can do to support customers with one of the biggest purchase decisions that they’ll ever make. I’ll be working closely with my colleague Brad Fordham and the rest of my leadership team to refine our ambitious plans in the coming weeks and months.”
Meanwhile, several key appointments have also been announced by other firms across the UK mortgage industry.
Cambridge & Counties Bank appointed Richard Hanrahan (pictured second from left) as its new chief financial officer.
Hanrahan joins the specialist lender from Qatar National Bank, where he served as CFO for its UK branch. His experience at Lloyds Banking Group and his qualifications as a chartered accountant, financial analyst, and banker position him well to help the bank continue its growth trajectory.
Mortgage brokerage Just Mortgages has appointed Chris Hayes (pictured second from right) as area director for its self-employed division in the north.
Hayes, who has over 20 years of experience in financial services, joins from the LSL Group, where he managed large teams of advisers. His new role will focus on supporting and developing self-employed brokers, a growing segment within the brokerage.
Digital mortgage lender Molo Finance announced the return of Lee Isherwood (pictured far right) as business development manager.
Isherwood brings over seven years of experience, specialising in complex buy-to-let products. His role will focus on building relationships with intermediaries in the north of England, a key region for the lender’s expansion.
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