Habito’s Jenny Watts leaves two months after becoming COO

Watts was hired as managing director marketplace in January 2017 from Metro Bank, where she was director of lending operations.

Habito’s Jenny Watts leaves two months after becoming COO

Jenny Watts has quit Habito two months after being promoted to chief operating officer.

Watts (pictured) was hired as managing director marketplace in January 2017 from Metro Bank, where she was director of lending operations.

A Habito spokeswoman said: "We can confirm Jenny has moved on from Habito.

“This was a mutual decision, she remains a friend of the business and we wish her every success for the future."

The digital mortgage adviser declined to comment on whether it would be hiring a replacement.

Habito raised £18.5m of funding in September to bring its total to £27.5m.