First Mortgage NE expands team

Mark Baty joins as operations and marketing director, Richard Tanks has been hired as area sales manager and Kieran Megran takes the role of protection adviser.

First Mortgage NE expands team

First Mortgage NE has hired three members of staff, as it looks to expand its presence in the North West.

Mark Baty joins as operations and marketing director, Richard Tanks has been hired as area sales manager and Kieran Megran takes the role of protection adviser.

Phil McGuire, director, said: “It’s always a great feeling to see our team grow, especially with new roles as we expand our offering.

“Business is at an all-time high and we’ve a fantastic bunch of people working across our branches who share our passion for finding clients the best mortgage deal available to them.

“We plan to continue to grow our team and welcome anyone to get in touch if they’d be interested in joining us.”

The new recruits are taking first of their kind positions with the company across its locations in Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, Chester-le-Street, Northumberland, Middlesbrough, Darlington and York.

Baty will manage the teams across the company’s eight locations and lead a tactical marketing strategy.

Tanks will oversee sales, operations and training. He brings experience from a similar role as well as positions in personal banking and mortgage advice.

Megran will work with clients seeking both business and personal policies. The company plans to expand this service offering which he will lead.

The team has grown from 25 to 33 since the beginning of the year.

Baty said: “I’ve joined a growing and ambitious company with a fantastic reputation in the region.

“It is the best at what it does and who doesn’t want to work for the best?

“Not only will I have the opportunity to shape my role, I’ll also play a big part in the development of our team and marketing of the business which is a chance to be really creative.”

(pictured L-R: Kieran Megran, Richard Tonks, Mark Baty)