Foundation Home Loans has recruited Annette Tilbury as regional area manager for the South East.

Tilbury joins from CHL Mortgages, where during the course of her 23 years, she had various roles within the sales, asset management and underwriting teams. In total she has spent 32 years within the financial services industry.

She said: “I’m excited by the opportunity to work with a specialist lender like Foundation, which has strong relationships with intermediaries and an approach that remains flexible to changing customer needs.

“This innovative and customer-driven approach further solidifies why it is a great time to join the business.”

Jeff Knight, marketing director at Foundation Home Loans, added: “Annette brings an advanced level of experience within both sales and management; vital in building our team as we continue our expansion plans.

“Our aim is always to provide clear and professional services to intermediaries and our packager partners, and with added insight we are excited about the next stage.”