Who is the new chair of Nationwide Building Society?

Mike Rogers has been appointed as the new chair of Nationwide Building Society.

When does Mike Rogers become Nationwide chair?

Mike Rogers will officially assume the role of chair on July 16, following approval at the AGM on July 15.

Who is Kevin Parry and why is he stepping down?

Kevin Parry is the outgoing chair of Nationwide Building Society, stepping down on July 15 after serving as a director since 2016.

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Nationwide Building Society Appoints New Chair

8 Jan

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Summary

Mike Rogers will replace Kevin Parry as chair this summer.
Rogers joins Nationwide's board on April 1, becoming chair July 16.
Parry steps down July 15 after serving since 2016.

Nationwide Building Society Appoints New Chair

Nationwide Building Society has announced Mike Rogers will take over as its new chair this summer, replacing Kevin Parry. Rogers, who has chaired Experian for seven years, is set to join Nationwide's board on April 1 as an independent non-executive director and deputy chair. He will officially assume the position of chair on July 16, the day after Parry steps down at the close of business on July 15.

Parry, Nationwide's longest-serving director, joined the board in 2016 and became chairman in 2022. His transition marks a significant leadership change for the building society. Rogers, who previously chaired Aegon UK and served as an independent non-executive director at NatWest Group, shared his enthusiasm for the role, highlighting Nationwide's crucial position and member-focused ethos.

The appointment is subject to approval at Nationwide's Annual General Meeting on July 15. Rogers also reflected on his tenure at Experian, expressing pride in the firm's dynamic culture and its positioning for future growth. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at LV= Group and Admiral Group.