The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has today announced that Stephanie Charman has been appointed as successor to Robert Sinclair as Chief Executive of the trade body.
Stephanie will join AMI from her current role as Group Partnerships & Propositions Director at Sesame Bankhall Group, after spending over seven years with the business, with previous roles within distribution over the past 25 years including specialist distributor Positive Lending and mortgage network Mortgage Intelligence.
Robert Sinclair departs in February 2025, having been a pivotal figure in the UK’s mortgage industry, dedicating over four decades to its advancement.
AMI Chair Andrew Montlake commented;
“It was always going to be a momentous occasion when Robert finally decided to step down. 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.
However, it is time to look to the future and, after an exhaustive search, we are delighted to have someone with such calibre and industry standing as Steph. Steph really impressed us with her clear passion for the industry, especially the importance of intermediary led advice, understanding the needs of mortgage brokers and her determination to lead AMI into a bright new dawn. I am excited to work with her on growing the reach of AMI, continuing to build and improve relationships with regulators and other trade bodies, and making sure we provide exceptional value to our members”.
Robert Sinclair, the outgoing Chief Executive of AMI 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.”
Stephanie Charman, the new Chief Executive of AMI commented;
“I am genuinely thrilled to be appointed as the new CEO of AMI. Throughout my years of working across the intermediary sector I have been a passionate promoter of the need for, and value of, advice. 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 of, 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.”
Stephanie will begin her tenure on the 24th February 2025.
Robert Sinclair’s journey began with significant roles in personal, private, and corporate banking at HSBC and Santander, where he gained extensive experience in marketing, training, and internal audit. In 2006, he joined the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA), initially overseeing the Association of Finance Brokers.
By 2008, he was leading the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI), and in 2012 he played a crucial role in establishing AMI as an independent entity.
