more 2 life hires head of operations

Dodd has 20 years’ experience in financial services.

Equity release lender more 2 life has hired a head of operations in Steven Dodd.

Dodd (pictured) has 20 years’ experience in financial services, having held senior positions at Aldermore, Chorley Building Society, HSBC and St. James’s Place.

Dave Harris, managing director of more 2 life, said: “We are pleased to welcome Steven at what is an exciting time for more 2 life.

“Steven’s experience in developing challenger brands will be invaluable to us as we look to grow the business and set more 2 life apart from other lenders in the lifetime mortgages market."

More 2 life has also promoted Aaron Conlon to operations director.

Conlon joined the company over four years ago and has contributed to product innovation and customer service.

Harris added: “We are also pleased to recognise Aaron’s consistently strong performance with his promotion. Aaron has established himself as a true operational leader in areas such as service proposition and process delivery.

“Over the years he has helped us to define our proposition and implement our business strategies. Our ongoing investment in our team confirms our continued commitment to developing the firm at all levels.

“This is a dynamic, exciting time for more 2 life as we expand our offering. Having the best talent in the industry on-board will help us to cement more 2 life’s position in the retirement lending market.”