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Changes at Avanti
Mike Pero Mortgages bolsters Auckland and Christchurch teams
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Avanti business development manager Julia Winterbottom has been promoted to head of property. Winterbottom, who has spent a decade at the non-bank lender, will continue to support advisers and co-ordinate the business development and lending teams. The position is a newly-created role. Avanti said: "Julia has spent over 20 years in the mortgage space, including the last ten with Avanti as one of our award-winning BDMs. Julia has a proven track record in the adviser channel and has been relentless in her support of Avanti and our introducers." "Her focus will be to see Avanti deliver on its goal to be advisers' non-bank of choice." The new appointment comes as Avanti looks to expand its property team, the lender said.
Avanti Finance has added a specialist property lender to its team in Christchurch. The experienced Andy Eastgate joins the firm on the South Island. Eastgate has broad experience in the banking and finance sector, most recently working for The Co-operative Bank as a senior lending consultant for over three years. Before working for The Co-operative Bank, Eastgate was a mortgage adviser for nearly two decades. He has also worked for the ANZ Bank in various roles from teller to business manager, over a 14 year period. Avanti said: "Andy thoroughly enjoys working with mortgage advisers, building ongoing relationships, and being able to provide financial solutions to meet the needs of their clients."
Mike Pero Mortgages has brought in two new names in Auckland and Christchurch as the group continues to expand across the country. The group has hired Rubina Khan to join Sheikhil Khan's team in Auckland, which is based in Manukau, south of the city. Rubina is an experienced chartered accountant with more than 25 years in the tax and finance industry. Khan will help the group service customers navigating the home buying process and help clients achieve their financial goals. Before joining Mike Pero, Khan has worked as an accountant for Heartland Bank, the Auckland Kindergarten Association, NALCO, and Auckland Council, according to her LinkedIn page.
Meanwhile, Supreet Mahey joins MPM's Christchurch franchise owner Kurt Brandso. Mahey previously worked in the retail sector, and joins Mike Pero in the Rolleston, Canterbury office. Mike Pero Mortgages said Mahey "appreciates the value of effective communication and has strong customer service skills".
