Mortgage Strategy is proud to announce the 10 mentors leading MS NextGen’s 30 Under 30 mentorship programme for the class of 2026.

MS Next Gen is a 12-month development journey, combining mentorship and skills-based learning and is designed to help shape the next generation of market influencers, innovators and leaders.

Powered by Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) and proudly sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group, Mortgage Brain, MT Finance and Pepper Money, MS Next Gen is open to individuals aged 30 or under working across all areas of the sector — from advisers, underwriters and compliance specialists to marketers, product designers and technologists.

The 10 high-profile mentors for the Class of 2026 are

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) – Peter Brodnicki, chief executive and Gareth Herbert, distribution director

Lloyds Banking group –   Andy Dean, head of housing and sustainability and Frances Cassidy, head of strategic and technology partnerships

Mortgage Brain – Neil Wyatt, sales & marketing director and Pollyanna Puddephat, head of marketing

MT Finance – Gareth Lewis, deputy CEO and Raphael Benggio, director of bridging

Pepper Money – Paul Adams, sales director and Phil Green, marketing director

Commenting on his role as a mentor, Peter Brodnicki of MAB said: “Supporting and developing the next generation of talent is essential for the long-term health and innovation of our industry. The MS NextGen 30 Under 30 programme offers a unique platform to empower future leaders, give them the confidence to shape change, and help them build strong personal brands. At MAB, we’re proud to champion initiatives like this that celebrate ambition and drive the mortgage sector forward.”

Andy Dean at Lloyds Banking Group expressed similar sentiments: “Supporting MS NextGen is about more than mentoring – it’s about legacy. We have a responsibility to equip future leaders with the insight, confidence and networks they need to challenge the status quo and shape a more inclusive, sustainable housing landscape. I’m proud to support the programme and the talent driving it forward.”

The MS NextGen mentees have now been selected – you can view them here.

Over the course of the year, the 30 individuals chosen for the Class of 2026 will benefit from:

• Mentorship from senior figures across the industry
• Leadership and innovation workshops to develop core professional skills
• Media exposure and speaking opportunities, helping to elevate personal profiles

As Mortgage Strategy commercial director James Prosser explains: “We’re not just spotlighting rising stars — we’re investing in them. MS Next Gen is about equipping talented individuals with the tools, networks and confidence to lead.”