Brokerage firm Just Mortgages has appointed five new regional directors to support its self-employed division.

Mark Ferneyhough and Jason Whiteley have been appointed to support brokers in the North, Ben Peart and Jon Taylor will cover the South, while Preeti Ferrier will represent the Midlands.

All five appointments will bring “a wealth of experience”, the firm stated, having been promoted from either area or development director roles within Just Mortgages.

Each member will be responsible for up to four area directors or sales managers and a further 15 mortgage and protection advisers. The brokerage said the move will provide it with the necessary scope for expansion, enabling its self-employed division to grow to more than 1,000 advisers without any further structural changes.

Just Mortgages has expanded in recent years and the new appointments support the growing numbers in the self-employed team, which is set to reach 500 advisers this year.

National director of Just Mortgages, Carl Parker, commented: “One of our core principles has always been to hire great people and provide them the tools, support and opportunities to develop and reach their full potential. This experienced director line-up certainly exemplifies this and is a clear statement of intent of our ambitious growth plans for the division.

“This team, along with our area directors will be an invaluable resource for our brokers across the country, providing advice and guidance as well as support for new and existing advisers looking to develop their business. We wish all five well in this next stage of their career with Just Mortgages.”

Commenting on his appointment as one of the new regional directors in the South, Peart said: “I’m looking forward to using my experience to help shape the development and strategic direction of the self-employed division, as well as working with the fantastic team of area directors to push forward plans to best support our brokers.

“It’s great to be with a company that rewards hard work and provides a clear path for progression. These changes not only lay down the correct foundation for future growth but allow us to stay close to advisers even as the division continues to scale.”

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