Yorkshire Building Society has appointed Simon Watson as Chief Commercial Officer, and he’ll join the company in May after 14 years with NatWest Group.
Currently MD of Affluent Banking & 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, the society’s Chief Exec, 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.”
