- New CEO Appointment:
- Barry Carter appointed as the new CEO of Hinckley & Rugby Building Society.
- Effective from 2 January 2024.
- Professional Background:
- Carter served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) since July 2022.
- Previously, he was the COO at HSBC Private Bank and held various senior roles with HSBC since 2013.
- Earlier in his career, Carter worked as a private banker for RBS Wealth.
- Leadership Transition:
- Barry Carter replaces current CEO Colin Fyfe, who served for five years.
- Colin Fyfe is stepping down to join Unity Trust Bank as its new CEO in 2024.
- Comment from Barry Carter:
- Carter expresses a smooth and natural transition, having worked closely with Colin Fyfe.
- Emphasizes a customer-centric approach and outlines plans for growth in business and workforce.
- About Hinckley & Rugby Building Society:
- 158-year history.
- Provides a range of savings and mortgage products in Leicestershire and Warwickshire.