Newcastle Intermediaries has appointed Michelle Ash as national account manager.

Ash joined a year as business development manager for the South West and home counties.

She has over 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry including as corporate key account manager at Metro Bank and business development manager at Virgin Money.

Ash says: “I’ll be looking after the networks and clubs and working closely with our new head of intermediary mortgages, Franco Di Pietro, to help build momentum and increase our reach across the country.

“This role felt like a natural progression for me to utilise my experience within financial services and of the Society. 

“I believe Newcastle Intermediaries has a strong proposition and I am looking forward to helping the mortgage business grow.”

Head of intermediary mortgages Franco Di Pietro says: “We’re delighted that Michelle has stepped up to become our new national account manager. 

“She has a fantastic relationship with brokers across the UK and as she’s already done this role we knew that she was a perfect fit. 

“We can’t wait to see how she really makes the role her own.”