Rachel East joins Together as group head of strategy

Specialist lender, Together, has appointed Rachel East into the new role of group head of strategy.

Rachel joins to support new chief strategy officer, Russell Anderson, in leading the development and execution of the Group’s strategy, focusing on growth, transformation and strengthening key partnerships across the market.

Rachel brings twenty years’ experience in the financial services sector having held senior positions at Key, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and HFC Bank. 

She is a certified member of the Equity Release Council with a track record seeing her recognised as Woman in Later Life Lending at the 2022 Financial Reporter Women’s Recognition Awards. 

Chief strategy officer, Russell Anderson, said: “We are delighted to welcome Rachel to the newly formed strategy team. Rachel’s in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and her specialism in later life lending is invaluable to Together’s plans to drive growth in key territories. Working directly with me Rachel will help unlock new routes to market as we support more customers in achieving their property goals.”

Together's Group CEO, Richard Rowntree, commented: “As we continue to invest in our transformation we are strengthening the Group’s strategic capability. With Rachel and Russell on the team we will be able to accelerate our next phase of growth and deliver our ambition to be the UK’s finance partner of choice.”

Rachel East added: “I’m excited to join Together and work alongside Russell to deliver a strong strategic focus for growth. I have long admired the business, its ambition and broad offer to support customers and I look forward to unlocking and bringing new initiatives to market.”