Former L&G Director joins Leeds BS

He joins the Society’s Board with immediate effect, alongside four Executive Directors and eight non-executive Directors, led by Chairman Robin Ashton.

Gareth has extensive UK and international financial services experience, latterly as a director of Legal & General plc and CEO of its International Division until his retirement in 2013. During his career, Gareth’s responsibilities have included Legal & General’s banking and insurance businesses, audit, remuneration and risk.

A qualified chartered accountant, he currently serves as a non-executive Director and trustee of Diabetes UK Limited and an advisor to the board of Green Park Partners Limited.

Commenting on his appointment, Gareth said:

“I understand the requirements of operating in a highly regulated environment and am excited to be joining Leeds Building Society’s Board at a time of strong growth and investment in the future of the business.”

Leeds Building Society Chairman, Robin Ashton, added:

“I am delighted to welcome Gareth to the Board. His experience and expertise is highly relevant to the Society.

“Gareth has more than 30 years’ experience at an executive level in professional and financial services, including 10 years with Price Waterhousecovering retail and banking markets, before two decades as a senior manager and board member at L&G, its international subsidiaries and joint ventures.”