David Robinson is to join Shawbrook Bank as its sales and distribution director for residential mortgages in August.

Robinson (pictured) was previously instrumental in building up the Yorkshire Building Society Group’s intermediary arm, Accord Mortgages.

This included increasing procuration fees for new business, introducing a new retention strategy for brokers and enabling direct broker access to underwriters, these, amongst other improvements, were all underpinned by feedback from intermediaries.

Jeremy Law, managing director for Shawbrook Residential Mortgages said: “I’m delighted to welcome someone of David’s calibre to the team. He brings a huge amount of relevant experience into the business that I am confident will add significant strategic value, not only to the sales team, but in a much wider context.

“He has had a hugely impressive career and I look forward to his contribution as we seek to push forward in all our chosen markets.”

Robinson added: “I am delighted to be joining Shawbrook Bank at this exciting time and playing such an important role in building and evolving its propositions and the support provided to its brokers.

“Jeremy and the team have ambitious and exciting plans for the business and I’m really looking forward to getting started in the new role.”