Yorkshire BS appoints new chief commercial officer

Yorkshire Building Society has appointed a new chief commercial officer.

Simon Watson will join the mutual on 1st May from NatWest Group, where he has worked since 2011.

Currently in the role of managing director of affluent banking and investing, he has held a number of senior leadership positions spanning personal and private banking, digital transformation, corporate affairs, brand and customer propositions.

Susan Allen, chief executive of Yorkshire Building Society, said: “Simon combines creative, commercial and strategic expertise with a strong focus on colleague and customer engagement.

“He understands and shares our vision for the Society and I am confident he will help drive our success as we continue to grow and support more people to find a place to call home and build financial wellbeing.”

Simon said: “It’s clear to me that Yorkshire Building Society has a proud history, great customer engagement, and committed colleagues.

“It is a mutual with ambitious plans to grow and help more people, and I’m thrilled at the opportunity to be part of the team that shapes its next chapter.”