Rupert Swetman has been promoted into the new role of Partnership Sales Director. Having joined the business as a Partnership Sales Manager nearly a year ago, Rupert brings more than 25 years’ experience in operating large scale broker businesses to his new role.
Rupert will build a specialist team of business consultants, and he has already appointed his first two Partnership Managers, Kiah Foster, and Ben Leach. Kiah joins MAB after spending seven years with its Australian division.
Ben has spent the last 16 years at Nationwide in a variety of leadership roles, where he was responsible for optimising customer/employee journeys, driving large-scale efficiencies, and enhancing operational performance.
Rupert, Kiah, and Ben are also supported by Francesca James, Partnership Telephone Account Manager, who will continue to act as a conduit to link the team to MAB’s strategic partners. Bucking the trend of an industry-wide slowdown in activity, MAB grew its market share in Q1 2024.
Rupert, Kiah, and Ben will be committed to support MAB’s strategic partners in their ambitions, business strategy, and continued growth objectives for the future.
Peter Brodnicki, CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau, said: “Following a successful start to 2024 and continued business growth, we’re delighted to have promoted Rupert to Partnership Sales Director, and welcome Kiah and Ben on board in their respective roles.
“As we strive to continually improve and grow, we have to bring the very best industry talent into MAB, which is exactly what we’ve been doing right across the business. I look forward to seeing what this exciting new team can achieve.”