Mortgage Advice Bureau’s (MAB) regional network partner in Scotland has appointed Kevin Gaughan as director of commercial operations.
Gaughan previously worked at Countrywide Mortgage Services for four years, with his most recent role being national sales director and where led a 500-strong adviser team.
Prior to that, he held a senior role at Slater Hogg and was head of Halifax for Intermediaries.
Dominic Taddei, managing director of MAB’s regional network partner Scotland, said: “I am delighted to welcome Kevin to our senior team. With his experience and knowledge in leading large mortgage intermediary businesses, Kevin will be integral to the ongoing success and future of our organisation, especially as we look to expand once again.
“His appointment marks a significant milestone in the history of our business.”
Gaughan added: “I am really looking forward to joining such a fantastic and progressive business.
“I’m excited about working closely with the team and utilising my learning from previous roles in the lender and broker world to support the business in progressing further.”
Shekina is the deputy editor at Mortgage Solutions and commercial editor at Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions. She has nearly eight years of experience in the B2B publishing market, having previously covered the hospitality, retail, pet, accounting and jewellery sectors.
Shekina has worked for Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions for almost five years. Here, she covers the market’s breaking news stories, engages with professionals in the sector, and oversees any commercially agreed content in partnership with mortgage-related companies.
This includes presenting webinars and hosting roundtable discussions on developing themes in the mortgage sector.
She is an NCTJ-trained journalist and was nominated for the Headline Money Awards Mortgage Journalist of the Year in 2021.
In her spare time, Shekina likes to read, travel, listen to music and socialise with friends.
She currently reports on current events in the mortgage market and liaises with financial clients to produce sponsored content.
Follow her on Twitter at @ShekinaMS
