New appointment for Mortgages plc

Previously employed by Cheltenham and Gloucester as head of product and marketing, Whittaker joins Mortgages plc as an executive director on 1 June 2007 reporting to deputy CEO, Peter Beaumont.

Whittaker will take responsibility for developing and implementing Mortgages plc’s marketing strategy, including new product development. He said: “Mortgages plc has proven itself to be a potent force within the UK non-conforming mortgage market. With the backing of Merrill Lynch the business has both the ability and resources to continue making a big impact. I’m looking forward to joining a highly successful team.”

Peter Beaumont, deputy CEO at Mortgages plc added on the new appointment: “I’m delighted to welcome an industry big-hitter such as Ian to Mortgages plc. We have ambitious plans for our continued growth in the UK and Ian’s strategic marketing expertise will be an essential ingredient to our future success.”