Amanda Fenner has now started in her new role as head of Halifax Intermediaries and Scottish Widows Bank.

The announcement that she would be taking up this senior position at Lloyds Banking Group was made earlier this year. Fenner replaces Ian Wilson, who has now retired.

Fenner has more than 20 years experience in the mortgage industry, most recently at HSBC UK, where she was head of the south region and large loans distribution.She has also held roles at Santander and Coventry Building Society.

HSBC has appointed Tracie Burton to take on Fenner’s role at the bank.