Chetwood Financial has recently announced the appointment of Roger Morris as its new group distribution director. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Morris has held various prominent positions, showcasing his expertise and knowledge in the field.
Throughout his career, Morris has made significant contributions to the industry, having co-founded em-financial in 2001, and later serving as the sales and marketing director at Affirmative Finance. His tenure at Precise Mortgages, where he acted as sales director for nine years, as well as his role as director of mortgage sales and distribution at Tandem Bank, further highlight his extensive experience in the sector.
In his role at Chetwood Financial, Morris will be instrumental in leading the distribution efforts, with a particular focus on CMI’s networks and mortgage clubs. Additionally, he will be responsible for delivering educational support and workshops to brokers, aiming to provide valuable insights into various sectors of the market.
Expressing his excitement about the new role, Morris stated, “The established CMI brand is well-placed to scale and go from strength-to-strength, which is really exciting. There is a fantastic opportunity to build CMI and ModaMortgages into leading specialist lenders that offer propositions designed around mortgage brokers and with education at their very heart. It’s a privilege to be part of such an amazing team and I’m looking forward to spreading the message and playing my part in building CMI and ModaMortgages as significant players in the buy-to-let market.”
Chetwood Financial’s founder and CEO, Andy Mielczarek, expressed his enthusiasm about Morris joining the team, stating, “This is an exciting appointment and it’s a real coup for us to get someone of Roger’s pedigree and undoubted calibre on board. As a well-known personality in the market, his energy, enthusiasm and passion for financial services will help us take the next step of our journey as we look to establish the two brands as leading buy-to-let lenders.”
With the anticipation of the upcoming launch of ModaMortgages and the recent acquisition of CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries (CMI), Morris’s appointment comes at a crucial time for Chetwood Financial. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Morris is well-positioned to drive the company’s distribution efforts and contribute to the growth and development of CMI and ModaMortgages as leading specialist lenders in the market.