Leeds Building Society has appointed Lee Nicholls as business development manager.

Nicholls joins Leeds with more than 10 years’ experience in financial services, bringing a deep understanding of the mortgage market.

Having spent time as a mortgage broker, over the past four years Lee has worked in business development for Coventry and Earl of Shilton Building Societies.

In his new role, Nicholls will support intermediaries across the Midlands region, covering Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Dudley.

He will focus on strengthening existing relationships while building new connections and helping brokers deliver positive outcomes for their customers.

Leeds Building Society head of intermediary partnerships James O’Reilly says: “We are delighted to welcome Lee to the team. His breadth of experience and strong relationship focus make him a great fit for Leeds and for the brokers he’ll be supporting across the Midlands.”

“Lee brings valuable insight from across the market, and his appointment reinforces our continued investment in intermediary support. We’re looking forward to him building strong partnerships and helping deliver great outcomes for brokers and their clients.”