Chetwood Bank has appointed George Gee as managing director of its mortgages division, bringing an experienced industry figure onto its executive committee.
Gee (pictured) will take responsibility for the digital challenger bank’s ModaMortgages and CHL Mortgages brands from early February 2026. He joins the lender with more than 20 years’ experience in the mortgage sector.
He arrives from Foundation Home Loans, where he held a series of senior positions including chief commercial officer, commercial director and customer services and collections director.
Gee succeeds Alan Cleary, who has been acting as interim managing director since September 2025 following the departure of Andrew Arwas.
Cleary will continue in his role as chair of the bank’s mortgage advisory board.
Gee said: “I’ve been following Chetwood Bank’s development closely and have been extremely impressed with their diversified strategy.
“I’ll be focused on the continued development of both the ModaMortgages and CHL Mortgages propositions.”
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
And he added: “Our aim is to become one of the largest specialist lenders in the market and the first name on brokers’ minds when they need a specialist solution.
“I can’t wait to get started in February. It’s a great opportunity to grow what is already a very successful business, and I’m looking forward to helping further expand its proposition in the future.”
STRATEGIC VISION
Paul Noble, chief executive officer of Chetwood Bank, said: “I’m delighted George has agreed to head up our mortgages division at such an exciting time in our development.
“He brings a wealth of experience, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of the market to the role.
“His strategic vision and broker-focused approach will be invaluable as we continue to develop our lending proposition, and I’m looking forward to working closely with him as he leads us in the next phase of our growth.”
MORTGAGE MERRY-GO-ROUND
Mortgage Soup revealed yesterday how Afin Bank was restructuring its senior management team after key players James Briggs and Alan Davison were offered roles outside the organisation.
Davison, chief operating officer at Afin Bank, is understood to be joining the executive team at Foundation Home Loans and replacing George Gee as COO.
Foundation Home Loans has yet to comment.
