Mortgage Advice Bureau has announced that Ben Thompson will leave the mortgage intermediary at the end of the year.

Thompson (pictured), director of home moving strategy, has worked at MAB for eight years and previously served as deputy chief executive.

He has most recently been responsible for developing the group’s home-moving proposition and expanding the range of services available to customers.

MAB said it would continue the strategic initiatives led by Thompson, with a focus on increasing its mortgage business and broadening its customer proposition.

Thompson said: “After many successful and enjoyable years at MAB, now is the right time for me to move on.

“I would like to thank all my colleagues, past and present, who have worked so hard alongside me through some challenging economic environments and helped deliver strong results year after year. I would also like to thank the MAB Board for its support and challenge throughout my time with the business.

“My thanks also go to MAB’s business partners, advisers, administration colleagues and product providers, who collectively make MAB such a special business.

“MAB is a truly unique business with tremendous opportunities ahead and is very well positioned to extend its leadership in mortgage intermediation. I will continue to follow the Group’s progress closely and will look back on my time here with great pride.”

Peter Brodnicki, MAB chief executive, said: “I can’t thank Ben enough for everything he has done to support me and the team at MAB in what has been an incredible period of growth and transformation for the business.

“Ben has built strong relationships and respect across MAB and the industry, and leaves behind a positive legacy that will continue to benefit the business. His dedication, professionalism, and commitment have been unwavering, and as CEO, I couldn’t ask for anymore.

“We are grateful for everything he has contributed, and everybody at MAB wishes him every success for the future.”