Vernon Building Society has named Brendan Crowshaw (pictured) as its new head of mortgages and savings distribution.

Crowshaw hails from C2B Money Group, where he worked as director of operations and sales for more than five years.

He also has a background in mortgage brokering, having worked as a director at Best Match Financial for over seven years.

In his new role, Crowshaw will head the lender’s mortgage intermediary support team and advisers situated within Vernon’s operations.

Vernon chief executive Steve Fletcher says: “[Crowshaw] brings a wealth of experience to the Vernon, including people leadership, lending knowledge and a strong focus on high quality customer experience.

“These skills, along with a detailed understanding of process efficiency, mean he is ideally placed to help the society continue to prosper as we approach our centenary year in 2024.”

Crowshaw adds: “I’m thrilled to be joining the society at this exciting time and bringing my experience of managing financial services platforms and operations, both online and in person.

“I share the society’s values and I know we’ll continue to provide our bespoke approach to mortgage lending alongside a secure and rewarding home for savings as we continue beyond the 100 year mark.”