Target Group has appointed Rob Hanks as product manager.

He is the latest in a series of key specialists appointed to form its originations team.

His appointment brings the team’s number to 12, joining others including Alastair Knowles, Shruti Kamble, and Alastair Macdonald. Consultant Alex Nash from Slalom is also supporting the team.

Hanks (pictured) is providing strategic direction for Mortgage Hub which will continue to improve the overall experience for all involved in the mortgage process. He has over 25 years’ experience in the mortgage originations software field. His expertise has supported and led systems development for a mix of start-ups and major lenders including HSBC and Tesco Bank. His last role was with Capita Mortgages Software Solutions.

Hanks said: “I’m honoured to lead such a talented team where we are all dedicated to making Mortgage Hub the go to origination solution in the market. With its user-centric design our broker experience will soon to be expanded into a truly digital end to end consumer experience.

“Ultimately, we see Mortgage Hub at the heart of a truly property-led solution, offering a one-stop shop for the customer’s dream home including not just a first-class mortgage capability but home insurance, energy suppliers, broadband and other services. We’re looking forward to extending this capability to other asset classes in the not-too-distant future.”

Sushant Lall, head of growth, added: “Rob’s appointment means we are continuing to harness top specialist talent in the mortgage originations space. Rob will lead on developing Mortgage Hub to be the best software out there to create a top-quality user experience for customers, lenders, and brokers.”