United Trust Bank Mortgages has announced the promotion of Chris Pedlar to the position of head of sales.
Pedlar will be taking over responsibility for the bank’s mortgages BDM team.
He will also lead the delivery of the sales strategy across the bank’s specialist residential, buy-to-let and second charge product ranges.
As head of sales, Chris will report to Caroline Mirakian, sales & marketing director – mortgages.
EXPERIENCE
Pedlar joined UTB in 2017 and has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. In his previous role with the bank, he was head of specialist distribution for the North of England.
He is an inspirational sales leader and I’m sure he will excel in delivering the ambitious targets we have set ourselves

Mirakian said: “Chris’s promotion recognises both his hard work and dedication to the team and the skills he will bring to the role. He is an inspirational sales leader and I’m sure he will excel in delivering the ambitious targets we have set ourselves for next year.
“I would like to congratulate Chris on his promotion which is fully deserved. It’s another great example of our desire to develop home-grown talent and give our people the opportunity to take on new challenges, to encourage them to reach their full potential and to support them as they build successful careers”.