Matthew Graves has been appointed in the new role of sales director of Linear.

Graves has been at Linear for six years, working firstly as a financial adviser and more recently as sales development manager.

He will now manage all of Linear’s financial advisers, helping with training and performance.

In addition, Linear’s financial services director, Simon Hendy, is joining Mortgage Advice Bureau in order to spend more time with his family.

Mark Graves, managing director of Linear, said: “This is a natural progression for Matt who originally cut his teeth in the industry working as a mortgage broker within another part of LSL, Your Move estate agents. He is now a well respected member of the financial services industry who has delivered outstanding results over the last two years.

“We would like to wish Simon Hendy all the best in his new role; he has been a key member of our senior management team but as Linear has continued to grow Simon felt he was spending more and more time away from his family. So while we are sorry to see him leave we wish him all the best in his new job.”