Pepper Money has bolstered its sales team with the recruitment of Dianne Corner into the newly created role of national sales manager.

Corner (pictured), who joins Pepper Money from NatWest Group, has more than three decades of experience in financial services relationship management. In her new role, she will lead the team of dedicated regional development managers.

Ryan Brailsford, director of business development at Pepper Money, said: “I’m very pleased to welcome Dianne to our team at Pepper Money. We have a strong and dedicated team of regional development managers (RDMs) who are available to help brokers find a home for their specialist mortgage cases.

“A core part of our proposition is delivering outstanding service and our RDMs are at the forefront of that commitment. They work in partnership with brokers from initial enquiry, helping to identify the best options for customers and ensure a smooth application process.

“Under Dianne’s leadership, I am confident that our team will be even better placed to help brokers find a home for their customers.”

Corner added: “I’m delighted to join Pepper Money at a time when specialist lenders are going to prove so important for brokers. Pepper Money already has a strong reputation for providing outstanding products and service and I am confident that my experience and customer focus will help us to build on this reputation and develop even more meaningful relationships with our intermediary partners.”