Shawbrook announced in April that it would be combining the Bluestone Mortgages and The Mortgage Lender (TML) teams, with Miguel Sard, Shawbrook’s chief banking officer for retail, detailing upcoming plans in an exclusive interview with this publication.
At the same time, Apollonio became the specialist bank’s head of corporate accounts.
Prior to that, she worked at TML for almost seven years, initally as a business development manager (BDM) and worked her way up to head of corporate accounts.
She has also held roles at Magellan Homeloans and Uinsure.
Apollonio’s new role builds on the move to merge the Bluestone Mortgages and TML teams, as she will oversee the delivery of the sales and distribution strategy for both brands. She will also head up their regional BDM and corporate account teams to grow Shawbrook’s market presence and proposition.
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Steve Griffiths, Shawbrook’s commercial director for retail mortgages, said: “Louise’s journey is a great example of the opportunities Shawbrook provides for talented individuals to grow and develop their careers. She is widely respected by colleagues and partners alike, and her appointment strengthens our sales and distribution capability at a pivotal time.
“With Louise’s leadership, we’re well-placed to support our intermediary partners and continue growing our presence in the retail mortgage market.”
