Together appoints new CEO  

Together has announced it had appointed Richard Rowntree as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), which will see him take up his post early next year.

Rowntree joins from Paragon Bank, where he worked for almost five years, leaving as Managing Director of the mortgages division.

Rowntree has over 30 years of experience in banking, having previously held senior roles with Bank of Ireland, RBS, Santander, Lloyds TSB and Halifax.

He has also served on the UK Finance Mortgages Product and Service board for the last eight years.

Together Chair Mike McTighe said “He [Richard] brings extensive experience in banking and will further strengthen our executive management team.

“Henry, our founder, is taking on the new role of executive vice chairman and I am confident he and Richard will form a great team to take the group forward.”