Bank of Ireland UK has hired Martin Brown as head of home buying and ownership.
Brown (pictured) has worked at the bank since 2001 and has held roles including project manager as well as sales and relationship manager.
He was appointed to the bank’s senior management team in 2014, with his most recent role being head of strategy, governance, risk and quality assurance.
George Higginson, director of Northern Ireland, partnerships and mortgages, said: “I would like to congratulate Martin on his new appointment. Martin brings a wealth of experience to this important role, as we continue to successfully deliver our focused, niche mortgage strategy and strengthen our relationships with brokers.”
Brown added: “I am excited to be taking on this new role and feel privileged to be part of a dynamic team of experts who continue to evolve our award-winning bespoke proposition and roll-out new propositions and services, enabled by our investment in enhancing our digital capabilities.”
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