177 Mortgages, previously known as One 77 Mortgages, has made two promotions and one appointment within its senior leadership team.

As part of the changes, Kevin Brown has been promoted to managing director. Previously, he worked as compliance and operations director and has worked at the company for 11 years.

In his new role, Brown will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the business to allow found and chief executive Alastair McKee to focus on the long-term strategy and company growth.

The company has also promoted Deirdre Lee to director of people from head of people. She will now be responsible for defining and embedding the company’s new culture for its planned growth.

Meanwhile, Lisa Burns-Kent has been appointed to the newly-created role of new build development director.

Burns-Kent joined 177 Mortgages in November last year with 24 years of experience in the new build industry. She was recruited to develop and grow 177 Mortgages’ new build proposition.

Commenting on the senior leadership changes, McKee says: “Promoting both Kevin and Deirdre demonstrates our commitment to personal development. Their combined experience and their passion for 177 Mortgages give me great confidence in our ability to achieve our growth plans, whilst maintaining and enhancing our great workplace culture.”

Speaking on Burns-Kent’s appointment, Brown adds: “The new build market is key to our growth strategy and the appointment of Lisa into this senior management role demonstrates this. Her experience and knowledge of this area will add real value to the Senior Management team and help shape the expansion for us in this area.”