YBR appoints GM Lending for Vow Financial

Yellow Brick Road (YBR) has announced the appointment of Clive Kirkpatrick as general manager - lending (Vow Financial), effective November 2016.

In this new role, he will be responsible for the productivity and lending support provided to the 1000-plus brokers that make up the Vow Financial network across Australia.

Kirkpatrick has nearly 30 years' experience in financial services both in Australia and offshore. Most recently he headed the mortgage broking business for the St George Banking Group brands. Prior to that, he was head of franchising at Rams Home Loans and worked in the financial planning division of BankWest.

Commenting on his appointment, Kirkpatrick said: "I'm excited about joining one of Australia's fastest growing aggregation businesses and look forward to working with the team to take the business forward. Customers are increasingly choosing mortgage brokers for advice and it is great to be part of this growing profession."

Kirkpatrick and fellow new appointee, general manager - lending (YBR), Andrew Rasby, take on the responsibilities previously held by departing CEO - lending, Tim Brown.