Fleet Mortgages has appointed Toni Coulson as risk & data insights director and Andy Parkes as operations director as it looks to support further growth in the specialist buy-to-let market.
Fleet Mortgages has appointed Toni Coulson and Andy Parkes to its Executive Committee as the buy-to-let lender continues to strengthen its leadership team under managing director Nicola Richardson.
Coulson joins as risk & data insights director, having previously held senior positions at Fleet Mortgages’ parent company, Starling Bank. She brings experience across risk management, governance, data strategy and operational leadership, and will oversee the lender’s risk framework while supporting the use of data and insight across the business.
Parkes joins as operations director from OneSavings Bank, where he most recently served as chief of staff, group operations. He has extensive experience in operational leadership, transformation and mortgage servicing, and will focus on enhancing operational performance, service delivery and scalability.
The appointments form part of the Executive Committee assembled by Richardson since becoming managing director earlier this year. Fleet said the strengthened leadership structure is intended to support its next phase of growth within the specialist buy-to-let sector.
Nicola Richardson, managing director of Fleet Mortgages, said: “Since becoming managing director earlier this year, one of my priorities has been ensuring Fleet has the right leadership structure in place to support the next stage of our development.
“Toni and Andy are highly-experienced leaders who bring complementary skills across risk, data, operations and business transformation.
“Together with the wider Executive Committee, they will play a key role in helping us deliver our strategic ambitions, continue investing in our proposition and technology, and ensure we remain focused on delivering excellent outcomes for advisers and their landlord clients.”
Coulson said: “Fleet has built a strong reputation within the specialist buy-to-let sector and I am excited to be here at such an important stage of its development.
“There is a real opportunity to further enhance how we use risk management, data and insight to support strategic growth, improve decision-making and continue delivering positive outcomes for our customers and advisory partners.”
Parkes added: “Fleet has a clear vision for the future and a strong culture centred on supporting advisers and landlord borrowers.
“I am looking forward to working with colleagues across the business to build on the excellent operational foundations already in place, while helping drive further efficiencies, innovation and service improvements as the business continues to grow.”