Lloyds director to join Countrywide

Curran will report directly to Nigel Stockton, Financial Services Director at Countrywide plc, working with him to develop the growth agenda for the financial services division.

Ian Wilson, head of Halifax Intermediary, will act as Interim Director of Strategic Partnerships at Lloyds pending confirmation of a permanent solution.

Commenting on Peter’s appointment, Nigel Stockton said:

“Peter will add significantly to Countrywide’s capability in financial services. We are delighted to have a career professional with over 20 years experience of the banking industry, and it is further evidence of the importance we place on the relationship we have with the sector.

“We remain focussed on working with the leading banks and financial services brands in the UK to bring improved products and services to the market. Peter brings considerable experience and expertise to add to our growing financial services business.”

Mike Jones, Director of Intermediaries and MD, Scottish Widows Bank plc, said:

"Peter has been with the Group for over 20 years in a variety of roles and has played, in the last 10, an integral part in the success of our mortgage business. Peter has been a particularly influential in the development of the UK mortgage market through the recession and in its rapid recovery since. He has shown significant leadership internally and externally and been key to designing, implementing and leading our mortgage strategy over this time.

"Peter leaves with my thanks and best wishes."