He will also join Sesame’s executive committee.
Cowan said: “Mark has built a strong and successful track record based on his close working relationship with adviser firms. It was clear from our first meeting that he is the ideal person with the right credentials to further strengthen our experienced executive team. We are thrilled that Mark has agreed to join us and help to quickly put our plans into action.
“Following the completion of our strategic review we are now focused on the future. This appointment is a further signal to our members, clients and staff, along with the wider market, that we are absolutely committed to driving our business forward as we embark on a new phase of growth and development.”
Graves has 20 years of industry experience, having worked at LSL Property Services for 10 years in a range of sales roles including leading the Pink Network between January 2012 and October 2015.
Earlier in his career Graves helped to build one of the largest mortgage brokerages as managing director of Mortgages Direct. In 2003 Mark set up his own mortgage business, Linear Mortgage Network, which was later acquired by LSL.
Graves said: “SBG is a rejuvenated business with a strong adviser base and a positive vision for the future.
“I have been impressed by the group’s strong team ethos and its commitment to work closely with advisers on a range of valuable new initiatives.
“I believe the business, its members and clients are beginning an exciting new chapter and I am looking forward to contributing to this future success.”
In August this year Graves resigned from Pink Mortgage Network, part of LSL Property Services, to join The Right Mortgage and Protection Network with Martin Wilson on 1 November.
In late September Lisa Martin, former director of mortgages at Sesame Bankhall Group, left that network to join LSL Property Services as business development director.
