IMLA elects new chair and management committee for 2026

21 November 2025

Jonathan Stinton, head of intermediary relationships, Coventry Building Society, appointed chair of IMLA’s management committee for 2026
Amanda Bryden (head of Halifax Intermediaries & Scottish Widows Bank), Jeremy Duncombe (managing director, Accord Mortgages), Nicola Goldie (head of strategic partnerships & growth, Aldermore Bank) and Paul Fenn (director, business development, Skipton Building Society) elected to the committee
Charlotte Grimshaw (head of intermediaries, Suffolk Building Society) and Sara Palmer (sales & distribution director, GenH) co-opted for 2026

20th November 2025, London

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has announced the election of its new management committee for 2026, with Jonathan Stinton, head of intermediary relationships at Coventry Building Society, appointed as chair.

Jonathan succeeds Richard Beardshaw of HSBC UK, who has completed his two-year term after overseeing a period of significant market change and intensive regulatory engagement. Jonathan has served on IMLA’s management committee since 2023 and brings extensive experience in intermediary relationships across the building society sector.

Joining Jonathan on the committee for 2026 are:

Amanda Bryden, head of Halifax Intermediaries & Scottish Widows Bank
Jeremy Duncombe, managing director, Accord Mortgages
Nicola Goldie, head of strategic partnerships & growth, Aldermore Bank
Paul Fenn, director, business development, Skipton Building Society
IMLA has also confirmed two co-opted members for 2026:
Charlotte Grimshaw, head of intermediaries, Suffolk Building Society
Sara Palmer, sales & distribution director, GenH

Kate Davies will continue in her role as executive director.

Commenting on his appointment, Jonathan Stinton said:

“I’m very honoured to become chair of IMLA and to have the opportunity to lead the association at such a pivotal time for our market. Intermediaries remain crucial to good customer outcomes, and I look forward to working with Kate and the committee to ensure that lenders’ voices are represented and heard as we navigate regulatory change, economic uncertainty and the evolving needs of consumers.”

Kate Davies, executive director of IMLA, added:

“Congratulations to Jonathan and to all those elected or co-opted to the committee. I am enormously grateful to members who put themselves forward and to those who are stepping down after their service.

“Our incoming committee brings a strong mix of experience, insight and commitment to supporting the intermediary mortgage market. I look forward to working closely with Jonathan and the full team as we continue to represent the interests of our 53 member lenders.”