TMG Mortgage Network has appointed Bob Scott as sales and growth director as the business looks to increase adviser profitability and strengthen support for appointed representative firms.
Scott (pictured) joins the network from Movin Legal, where he spent the past two-and-a-half years as group sales director.
He brings close to 30 years of experience in financial services and previously founded two regulated mortgage and protection networks. His career has also included senior sales roles at Primis, First Complete and The Right Mortgage Network.
In the newly created role, Scott will work with TMG’s appointed representative firms and advisers on business planning, sales support and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
TMG said it has set an internal target of helping brokers increase profitability by at least 10% month on month through greater use of data, sales support, cross-selling opportunities and adviser development.
Scott Thorpe, chief executive of TMG Mortgage Network, said: “Bob is a fantastic appointment for TMG and brings exactly the kind of experience, energy and industry knowledge we want around our members.
“We have invested heavily in technology, data and AI, and we will continue to lead from the front in those areas. But nothing replaces proper face to face support, real training, and sitting down with our members to understand their businesses.
“Tech can give you insight, but people turn that insight into action. Bob’s role is about getting closer to our firms, understanding where the opportunities are, and helping brokers build stronger, more profitable businesses.
“The challenge we have set is clear: help our firms increase both their Value and Profitability by at least 10% month on month by giving them more structure and more focused support.
“This appointment is another example of TMG investing in the people, tools and expertise our members need to grow.”
Scott added: “I am delighted to be joining TMG Mortgage Network at such an exciting time.
“TMG has built a strong reputation for doing things differently, backing its members and investing in the areas that genuinely help advisers grow.
“My focus will be on getting close to firms, understanding what support they need and helping them unlock more value from the opportunities already within their businesses.
“There is a huge amount of potential across the Network and I am looking forward to working with Scott and the wider team to help deliver the next phase of growth.”
John Ahmed, chief executive of Movin Legal, said: “Bob has made a strong contribution during his time with Movin Legal and leaves with our very best wishes.
“Movin Legal and TMG Mortgage Network have a fantastic relationship, and Bob’s move will only strengthen that further.
“We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with TMG and supporting their advisers as the network continues to grow.”
Thorpe added: “This is a positive move for everyone involved. We have a brilliant relationship with Movin Legal and John Ahmed, and that will continue.
“Bob knows both businesses well, understands the broker market and shares our belief that strong partnerships can create real value for advisers.
“TMG is entering a new phase. We are building the infrastructure, people and support to become one of the leading mortgage networks in the UK, and appointments like this show the direction we are heading.”
TMG Mortgage Network said it will continue investing in technology, marketing support and adviser-facing services as it looks to expand its national presence.
