The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has appointed Stephanie Charman as successor to Robert Sinclair as chief executive of the trade body.

Charman will join the AMI from her current role as group partnerships and propositions director at Sesame Bankhall Group, after spending over seven years with the business.

Sinclair will depart the association in February 2025 having worked in the UK's mortgage industry for over four decades.

His journey began with roles in personal, private, and corporate banking at HSBC and Santander, before he joined the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) in 2006, and then the AMI in 2008.

AMI chair, Andrew Montlake commented: “It was always going to be a momentous occasion when Robert finally decided to step down, and his unwavering commitment to the mortgage industry and efforts to foster collaboration between regulators, trade bodies, lenders and brokers have left an indelible mark on the sector. I want to thank him personally for all his guidance and it has been such a valuable and fun experience working with him.”

Sinclair said: “In appointing Steph, the Association has taken a critical step in passing ownership of our industry to the next generation. I cannot wait to see where the undoubted influence that AMI has can now be shaped to by her to continue to promote the intermediary and advice journey.”

Charman, who will begin her tenure on 24 February 2025, added: “It’s a privilege to take on the responsibility of continuing the high standards already established whilst evolving AMI’s mission to address the current and future needs of advisers.

“Robert has been an exceptional advocate for our sector, tirelessly representing the needs and challenges faced by advisers. Thank you, Robert, for all you have done, and I am truly honoured to pick up the mantle and lead AMI into its next chapter.”

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