Emap has hired James Prosser as commercial director working across the B2B propositions, Mortgage Strategy and Mortgage Finance Gazette. Prosser brings a wealth of experience within the mortgage publishing and events industry to the role and will be tasked with innovating in this part of the sector.

Emap managing director Piers Johnson says: “I’m excited to welcome James to the team to help drive our mortgage brands forward.

“In commercial terms, the sector has been negatively impacted in recent times, and we believe now is a perfect time to add the additional expertise that James can provide to the provision of content, events and commercial solutions for the providers and suppliers that serve our audience of mortgage intermediaries.”

Prosser says: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining emap’s mortgage brands as Commercial Director. With over 22 years in the industry working across many of the sector’s leading media and events platforms, I’m excited to bring that experience and perspective to this role.

“Mortgage Strategy and Mortgage Finance Gazette are respected and influential brands, and I look forward to working with the team and the industry to drive commercial growth and deliver outstanding content and events for mortgage lenders and the adviser community.”