Andrea Rozario, Director General of SHIP:

“We would like to offer our congratulations to Paul Smee on his appointment as Director General of the Council of Mortgage Lenders.  Paul is currently chairing the SHIP Formation Committee and we are sure that he will bring the same enthusiasm, professionalism and in-depth knowledge he has shown in this role to his new post.

“Paul is committed, in conjunction with the Formation Committee, to drafting a blueprint for a broader representative body for the equity release industry prior to taking up his role at the CML.  We look forward to receiving this and working with all relevant stakeholders to help the industry grow and develop in the future.”