Accord's People

Accord's senior management team are industry experts with the experience and enthusiasm to continually develop our complete package of product, service, criteria, technology and account management support for intermediaries.

Charles Canning
Managing Director

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Charles Canning is Accord's Managing Director. Charles has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and development of the people working at Accord. Prior to this role, Charles held the position of Head of Branch Network at Yorkshire Building Society, responsible for all aspects of the Society's direct distribution. Charles has 20 years experience in the financial services industry, holding various senior posts within the YBS Group.

Cate Hillis
Operations Director

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Cate Hillis is Accord’s Operations Director.
Cate has overall responsibility for Accords’ systems and processes ensuring these are effective and that our broker web-based technology is robust and efficient. Cate works with the Accord processing teams to ensure we deliver excellent customer service and continue to improve and exceed expectations for both our customers and brokers alike.

David Robinson
National Account Manager

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David Robinson is National Account Manager with Accord. David has responsibility for Sales and Distribution for Accord, including the Accord Business Development Manager Team and corporate relationships with our National Lending Partner Accounts.

David reports directly to Charles Canning, Managing Director. He has been with Accord since it launched in 2003. Prior to working for Accord, David had worked for over 15 years in various managerial roles within the Yorkshire Building Society Group.

Chris Maggs
National Account Manager

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Chris Maggs is a National Account Manager with Accord. Chris has responsibility for managing Accord Buy to Let and reports directly to Charles Canning, Managing Director of Accord Mortgages. Chris works closely with the Accord sales team and Corporate Partners to ensure Accord Buy to Let deliver a competitive proposition to the intermediary market. Prior to this role Chris has held a number of National Sales roles with other mortgage lenders. Chris has over 30 years’ experience in financial services primarily in the mortgage market.