HLPartnership announce leadership changes – Mortgage Strategy
HLPartnership (HLP) has proposed leadership transition with Chris Tanner confirming his intention to step back from day-to-day executive leadership.
Under Tanner’s leadership, HLP now supports nearly 600 member firms and 1,200 advisers, with annual lending volumes nearing £14 billion.
He will remain involved at Josewin board level as a board adviser, continuing to support the business.
Rudi Botha, CEO of BetterHome Group, is expected to take on leadership of HLP, working closely with the HLP team, its member firms, and its lender and provider partners.
The proposed transition follows BetterHome Group’s strategic investment in HLP in 2024 and marks the next stage in the development of the network.
Until the regulatory approval process has concluded, HLP will continue to operate under its existing approved governance and management arrangements.
Members, advisers, lender and provider partners will continue to work with their usual HLP contacts, with no immediate disruption to day-to-day support, compliance support, technology priorities or partner relationships.
Commenting on the changes, Tanner says: “It has been a privilege to lead HLP and to work alongside such a talented team, committed member firms and valued partners. HLP has always been built on relationships, trust and a genuine commitment to supporting advisers, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together.”
“Rudi brings real entrepreneurial energy, a people-focused leadership style and deep experience in building technology-enabled businesses that support consumers, advisers and partners across the home ownership journey.”
“Since BetterHome Group’s investment in HLP, he has shown genuine respect for the culture of the business, the strength of our member firms, and the relationships that have helped build the network.”
“I am confident he is the right person to lead HLP into its next chapter, and I am pleased to remain involved at board level to support that journey.”
Botha adds: “Chris has built HLP into one of the UK’s leading mortgage and protection networks, and I am grateful to be picking up the baton from someone who has led the business with such distinction. The culture, the people and the partner-first approach that Chris and the HLP team have built are exactly what drew us to the business.”
