2025 MORTGAGE STRATEGY AWARDS JUDGES

Our judges are seasoned veterans and leading voices in the mortgage sector, bringing with them a wealth of experience and knowledge garnered from years of dedication to the industry. Each judge has been carefully selected for their deep understanding of market dynamics, regulatory nuances, and commitment to innovation and best practices.

As we embark on the journey to honour the most outstanding achievements and contributions in the mortgage landscape, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed panel of judges for their invaluable insights and unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

Adrian Moloney
Group Intermediary Director
OSB Group
AimieJo Shutt
Key Account Manager
Santander
Amanda Bryden
Head of Halifax Intermediaries & Scottish Widows Bank
Andrew Ferguson
Managing Director, Buy to Let
West One Loans
Andrew Montlake
CEO
Coreco
Andy Dean
Head of Housing Development & Sustainability
Lloyds Banking Group
Bob Hunt
CEO
Paradigm
Buster Tolfree
Director of Mortgages
United Trust Bank
Caroline Mirakian
Sales and Marketing Director
United Trust Bank
Charles Morley
Director of Mortgage Distribution
Metro Bank
Christopher Hill
Senior Manager Intermediary Distribution
Accord Mortgages
Dale Jannels
Managing Director
OMS
Danny Belton
Darren Cunliffe
National Accounts Manager
LiveMore
David Baker
Managing Director
Lift Mortgages
David Hollingworth
Associate Director, Communications
L&C Mortgages
David Whittaker
Chief Executive Officer
Keystone
Elizabeth Harris
Regulatory Director
Rockstone Compliance
Emily Hollands
Group Head of Distribution
OSB Group
Emma Graham
Business Development Director
Hodge
Gemma Bennett
Senior Advisers
The Mortgage Mum
Helen Harrison
Head of Sales
Santander for Intermediaries
Isobel Langton
CEO
The Exeter
James Merrick
PR Consultant
Standard Life
James O'Reilly
Head of Intermediary Partnerships
Leeds Buiding Society
James Tucker
CEO
Twenty7tec
Jane Benjamin
Director, Mortgages
Connect
Jeni Browne
Sales Director
Mortgages for Business
John Cupis
Managing Director
Dynamo/Mortgage Intelligence
John Barker
CEO of Personal Finance
Together Money
Jonathan Stinton
Head of Intermediary Relationships
Coventry for Intermediaries
Karen Rodrigues
Chief Sales Officer
Market Financial Solutions
Kate Fuller
Partner
Imogen finance
Lee Riche
Commercial Director
Optimus
Leigh Church
Lloyds Banking Group
Louisa Sedgwick
Managing Director - Mortgages
Paragon Bank
Maeve Ward
Head of Intermediary Sales – Personal Finance
Together Money
Maria Harris
Digital Cat Consultancy
Director
Nadine Edwards
Head of NatWest Intermediary Distribution
Natwest
Nasar Hussain
Head of National Accounts
Paymentshield
Nathan Reilly
Commercial Director
Twenty7tec
Nicola Alvarez
Senior Manager Mortgage Distribution - Proposition Development
Accord Mortgages
Nicola Firth
Founder & CEO
Knowledge Bank
Paul McGonigle
Chief Executive
Positive Lending
Paul Adams
Sales Director
Pepper Money
Paul Carter
Chief Executive
Pure Retirement
Rachel Lummis
Mortgage & Protection Adviser
Xpress Mortgages
Richard Walker
Head of Intermediary Sales
Virgin Money
Richard Deacon
Managing Director, Sales
Octane Capital
Rob Jupp
Group CEO
Brightstar Group
Robert Sinclair
Chief Executive
AMI and AFB
Roland McCormack
Mortgage Distribution Director
TSB
Sam O'Neill
Head of Bridging
KIS Finance
Sidney Wager
Intermediaries Market Director
Barclays
Stephanie Charman
Chief Executive
Association of Mortgage Intermediaries
Stuart Cheetham
Chief Executive Officer
MPowered Mortgages (CEO)
Toni Smith
Network Distribution Director
Sesame Bankhall Group
Tracie Burton
Senior Corporate Account Manager & Head of High Value Mortgages
HSBC UK for Intermediaries