National mortgage and protection network Stonebridge has appointed Mark Bailey (pictured) as its first chief technology officer (CTO).
Bailey, who joins from Board Intelligence where he was engineering director, built and ran engineering teams at Sainsbury’s Technology, led global fraud technology architecture at Barclays Bank, and led on both engineering and commercial strategy during 11 years at Rightmove.
Bailey will oversee the network’s wholly owned ‘Revolution’ software and the large team of in-house developers who are based in Milton Keynes and Basildon.
His appointment is the latest in a number of high-profile additions to the team, including the appointment of Stevie Berry and Oliver Couchman as national recruitment managers, and Daniel Darby as the network’s first protection account manager.
Rob Clifford, chief executive at Stonebridge, said: “Our culture, our focus on our member firms, and our strategic vision are proving to be strong draws not only for network members but for some of the best talent in their respective fields.
“Mark is too humble to blow his own trumpet, preferring instead to focus on ensuring others succeed, but his credentials, passion for continuously improving the customer experience, and achievements at the likes of Barclays and Rightmove are second to none.
“He is a real team player, and I am delighted that he is joining our ever-growing team of exceptional talent.
Bailey added: “I have long admired what Stonebridge has been doing, albeit from afar.
“The more I’ve got to see up close of the culture and of the team, the more that admiration has grown.
“Being able to be play a part in the network’s continuing growth story is a privilege.”
