Nationwide has appointed Damian Thompson as its new director of mortgage intermediaries and partnerships — effective from Wednesday 1st October.
Damian, who has led The Mortgage Works as commercial director for the landlord business since the start of 2023, will now be responsible for leading Nationwide’s intermediary relationships.
He will also be responsible for the group’s other third-party partnerships across mortgages, insurance, protection and investments, including managing Nationwide’s relationship with Aviva.
Damian will report to Nationwide’s group director of mortgages, Henry Jordan.
At the same time, Ian Andrew, Nationwide’s director of intermediary relationships, has decided to leave the organisation after 18 years.
Damian said: “I’m delighted to be taking on this new role at what is an exciting time for the Nationwide.
“Intermediaries and our other partnerships are hugely important to our business and I’m very much looking forward to building on the already fantastic relationships we have with them and will be focusing on how we can further improve the service we offer all brokers, both now and in the future.”
Ian said of his time at Nationwide: “I feel privileged to have led the Nationwide and The Mortgage Works intermediary team for the last 18 years.
“I’d like to thank all my colleagues at the Nationwide and across the intermediary community for the tremendous support they have given us over the years and to wish Damian and the team every success for the future.”
Henry said: “I’m really pleased to have Damian take on this role. His wealth of experience across the mortgage and mutual sectors will be invaluable as we strive to further strengthen the Nationwide Group’s position in the intermediary sector.
“I also want to thank Ian for his leadership and contribution to Nationwide over the last 18 years. I wish Ian all the best for the future.”
