The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association has confirmed the election of its management committee for 2026, appointing Jonathan Stinton, head of intermediary relationships at Coventry Building Society, as chair.
He succeeds Richard Beardshaw of HSBC UK, who has completed his two-year term following a period marked by market change and intensive regulatory engagement.
Stinton has served on the committee since 2023 and brings extensive experience in intermediary relationship management across the building society sector.
He will be joined on the 2026 committee by Amanda Bryden, head of Halifax Intermediaries & Scottish Widows Bank, Jeremy Duncombe, managing director at Accord Mortgages, Nicola Goldie, head of strategic partnerships & growth at Aldermore Bank, and Paul Fenn, director of business development at Skipton Building Society.
IMLA has also confirmed two co-opted members for the coming year: Charlotte Grimshaw, head of intermediaries at Suffolk Building Society, and Sara Palmer, sales & distribution director at GenH. Kate Davies will continue in her role as executive director.
Stinton said: “I’m very honoured to become chair of IMLA and to have the opportunity to lead the association at such a pivotal time for our market.
“Intermediaries remain crucial to good customer outcomes, and I look forward to working with Kate and the committee to ensure that lenders’ voices are represented and heard as we navigate regulatory change, economic uncertainty and the evolving needs of consumers.”
Davies added: “Congratulations to Jonathan and to all those elected or co-opted to the committee.
“I am enormously grateful to members who put themselves forward and to those who are stepping down after their service.
“Our incoming committee brings a strong mix of experience, insight and commitment to supporting the intermediary mortgage market.
“I look forward to working closely with Jonathan and the full team as we continue to represent the interests of our 53 member lenders.”
