05 Apr 2022

Nationwide Building Society announces Board changes

Nationwide Building Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Riley as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Society.

Gillian Riley is a senior banker with an accomplished track record in consumer and commercial banking at Bank of Nova Scotia, which is Canada’s third largest bank. Since 2018, she has been President and CEO of its subsidiary, Tangerine Bank, which Gillian evolved from a Deposits only bank to a profitable, everyday bank with a full suite of banking solutions that consistently wins awards for its client satisfaction. She will join the Board with effect from 1 April 2022.

Kevin Parry OBE, Chairman, said: “It is a pleasure to welcome someone of Gillian’s calibre to the Nationwide Board. Her digital banking experience and strategic approach combined with her extensive Board experience make Gillian a valuable asset to us given our strategic direction and the challenges we are facing in the banking sector.”