Together appoints Northern Account Manager

Specialist lender Together has hired a highly-experienced industry professional as a Regional Account Manager for the North.

James Briggs, who has worked in the specialist market for more than two decades, brings a wealth of knowledge of the industry to his new role, which begins this week. Previously, he has held senior positions for specialist finance companies including National Account manager, Head of Business Development and Specialist Distribution Manager.

Briggs has had held the roles of operations manager for a specialist distributer and started his career as a mortgage adviser for a high street bank, giving him valuable experience “on both sides of the fence”, said the married dad-of-one.

Sundeep Patel, Head of intermediary Sales at Together, said James’s knowledge, relationships and expertise would build on this success, helping Together to realise its future growth plans. He said: “James is well-respected and a big name in the specialist lending industry and we’re delighted to welcome him to our business at what is an exciting time for us. His CV speaks for itself and we’re looking forward to his undoubtedly important contribution to Together as we move into 2021 and beyond.”