Openwork’s John Cupis has begun his role as managing director of Dynamo, following the departure of Ying Tan. 

He will take up the role with immediate effect. 

Cupis is a well-known figure in the mortgage industry with more than 30 years’ experience in financial Services. He had most recently been managing director of mortgages and protection at Openwork since 2016 and prior to that he was managing director of mortgages at Sesame Bankhall Group. 

The announcement comes after Ying Tan announced his departure from Dynamo, previously the Buy to Let Club, earlier this year after 15 years at the helm. 

Dynamo says the appointment of Cupis is set to aid further growth and development of Dynamo’s offering within with  the mortgage sector, following its acquisition by Connells Group in May 2021. 

Cupis says: “I am delighted to be joining Dynamo, which benefits from a great team and significant opportunity to build and grow from its already strong base in the specialist, buy-to-let and residential sectors.  Having the backing of Connells Group will enable us to go from strength to strength in the coming years, and I look forward to what’s to come.” 

Connells Group Mortgage Services Director Adrian Scott says: “This is an excellent appointment for Dynamo, which has built an impressive reputation across the intermediary market in recent years and has significant potential growth as part of our Group. John’s experience and knowledge of the mortgage industry is second to none and, with such a firm background, he is perfectly placed to drive forward our plans for the development of Dynamo.”