The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (Imla) has elected a new management committee for 2026, with Jonathan Stinton, head of intermediary relations at Coventry Building Society, appointed as chairman.
Stinton succeeds HSBC UK’s Richard Beardshaw, who has completed a two-year term following a period of significant market changes and intensive regulatory engagement.
Stinton has served on the IMLA Management Committee since 2023 and has extensive experience of intermediary relationships in the building society sector.
Stinton is joined on the committee by Amanda Bryden, head of intermediaries at Scottish Widows Bank and Halifax; Jeremy Duncombe, managing director at Accord Mortgages; Nicola Goldie, head of strategic partnerships at Aldermore Bank; and Paul Fenn, director of business development at Skipton Building Society.
Imla also confirmed Suffolk Building Society agency head Charlotte Grimshaw and Gen H sales and distribution Sara Palmer as co-opted members for 2026.
Kate Davis will continue as executive director.
Commenting on his appointment, Stinton said: “I am extremely honored to become IMLA Chair and have the opportunity to lead the association at a critical time for our market. Intermediaries remain critical to good customer outcomes and I look forward to working with Kate and the Council to ensure lenders’ voices are represented and heard as we navigate regulatory change, economic uncertainty and the evolving needs of consumers.”
Imla executive director Kate Davis added: “Congratulations to Jonathan and all those who were elected or co-opted to the committee. I am very grateful to those members who made their suggestions as well as those who resigned at the end of their service.”
“Our incoming committee will bring a wealth of experience, insight and commitment to supporting the intermediary mortgage market. I look forward to working closely with Jonathan and the entire team as we continue to represent the interests of our 53 lending institution members.”
