HLPartnership announces next phase of leadership following continued growth

16 July 2026

Rudi Botha expected to take on leadership of HLP, subject to FCA approval, as Chris Tanner prepares to step back from day-to-day executive leadership

HLPartnership (HLP) has announced a proposed leadership transition following a period of significant growth and transformation for the business.

Chris Tanner has confirmed his intention to step back from day-to-day executive leadership, having led HLP as it has grown into one of the UK’s leading mortgage and protection networks. Under his leadership, HLP now supports nearly 600 member firms and 1,200 advisers, with annual lending volumes nearing £14 billion.

During that time, the business has strengthened its financial position, invested in proprietary technology, deepened relationships with lenders and providers, and built a proposition centred on adviser support, compliance, protection, technology and good consumer outcomes.

Tanner will remain involved at Josewin board level as a board adviser, continuing to support the business through his experience, market relationships and deep knowledge of the network.

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.

Chris Tanner said:

“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.”

Rudi Botha said:

“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.

“The UK mortgage market is one of the most sophisticated and entrepreneurial in the world, and HLP sits at the heart of it. Our focus is to protect what makes HLP special while investing in the areas that will help member firms grow, including technology, data, proposition development, adviser support and deeper partnerships across the mortgage and protection market.”