Cockerill (pictured) joins Paragon with 28 years’ experience across mortgage sales and distribution, most recently as head of sales at OSB Group, where he spent almost nine years.
Hi role will be to lead the continued development of Paragon’s BTL mortgage sales, distribution and product functions. Working with established teams across the business, he will support further growth in existing and developing areas of the market, helping brokers find solutions for landlord clients across an increasingly diverse range of borrowing requirements.
Louisa Sedgwick, Paragon’s managing director of mortgages, said: “Simon is an incredibly well-respected figure in the mortgage industry and brings extensive experience across sales, distribution and intermediary engagement. His insight, leadership and understanding of broker needs will be invaluable as we support landlords operating in a changing market and pursue new opportunities for the business. I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”
