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Yorkshire chief executive becomes chairman of FSPP
Iain Cornish, chief executive of the Yorkshire Building Society, has been appointed as chairman of the Financial Services Practitioner Panel.
Cornish takes the place of Nick Prettejohn who is standing down having completed his two-year term as chairman.
In addition to heading the Yorkshire since July 2003 Cornish has been a member of the FSPP since March 2007.
Cornish says: “The Financial Services Authority is under more pressure than ever before. Everyone has an interest in the effective and proportionate regulation of the financial services industry and I want to ensure that the FSPP helps the FSA to get the balance right while providing a constructive industry voice on the issues that are at the heart of FSA policy-making.”
Lord Adair Turner, chairman of the FSA, says: “The FSPP provides the FSA with a senior industry sounding board which is valuable in ensuring we take firms’ interests into account. I thank Prettejohn for his advice during his chairmanship and look forward to working with Cornish in the future.”
IntelliFlo makes two senior appointments
IntelliFlo has appointed Mike Rawnsley as sales executive and Sophie Hall as director of distribution.
Hall will focus on building relationships with important distribution channels and work with the IntelliFlo team to advise on the development and implementation of a variety of new business propositions.
Hall has held positions in various large business-to-consumer firms, and joins IntelliFlo from Home of Choice.
She says: “I’m delighted to join such a high calibre company and look forward to expanding IntelliFlo’s intermediary proposition.” Rawnsley has more than 13 years’ experience working in blue chip organisations including Pendragon and Sytner Group.
Nick Eatock, chief executive officer of IntelliFlo, says: “We are delighted to welcome Hall and Rawnsley to our team. We have had a busy and successful year with the launch of integrated mortgage sourcing functionality, the partnership with SimplyBiz and a number of high profile business wins.
“With these appointments we have brought together an efficient specialist team that is well placed to drive our business and intermediary offering forward.”
Countrywide non-executive chairman Harry Hill retires
Countrywide’s Harry Hill will retire from his post as non-executive chairman at the end of 2009.
Hill formally gives up his position at the end of the year but will continue to advise Countrywide in addition to pursuing his many other busines and family interests.
Grenville Turner, chief executive of Countrywide, says: “Hill has contributed to the company during periods of expansion and un para llelled success in a number of important roles over the past 23 years.
“I have known him for more than 10 years and worked with him for almost four of those during which time he has become a good friend. He will remain an adviser to myself and the board.” He adds: “While Hill’s business achievements are universally recognised I would personally like to add that he should also be recognised for having built the open, honest and successful culture which lies at heart of Countrywide.”
George Patellis takes up the reins at Tiuta
George Patellis, former joint managing director of Preferred Mortgages, has been app - ointed as chief executive officer of specialist lender Tiuta.
In his new role Patellis replaces Gary Booth who has decided to focus on areas of interest to him outside of the firm.
Patellis, who was appointed as a special adviser to the board of Tiuta in August, says: “Having had the chance to work closely with the team at the company to fully understand its business model and plans for the future I am looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.
“My discussions with Tiuta have convinced me that it is well positioned to take advantage of circumstances as the market recovers. The team here has built a solid business. The company values its customers and staff and I intend to build on that foundation as we start the next phase of our development.”
RPS appoints Guy Todd as head of operations
Residential Property Solutions has appointed Guy Todd as head of operations. He will take responsibility for streamlining all processes at RPS from initial enquiry through to underwriting and completion.
Todd’s remit also includes overseeing preparations for the implementation of full FSA regulation of the sale-and-rent-back market in June 2010.
Prior to joining RPS Todd was head of credit and risk at Mars Capital Finance and before that was director of credit at Infinity Mortgages and head of credit at Mortgages PLC.
Peter Beaumont, chief executive of RPS, says: “Todd’s extensive experience will be invaluable in ensuring we deliver a consistently high quality service and in helping us to prepare for the onset of the full regulatory regime.”
London & European names Parveen Kumari as sales manager
London & European has appointed Parveen Kumari as group sales manager.
Kumari will be responsible for overseeing the insurance and property services specialist’s sales division covering products including conveyancing, title insurance, legal indemnities, electronic ID and professional indemnity insurance. She will report to chief executive Christopher Taylor.
Taylor says: “Kumari is renowned for her drive and will continually review and improve the service we provide to our clients.”
