Principality Building Society has strengthened its senior leadership team.
Patrick Connolly, originally from Yorkshire, joins the Cardiff headquartered mutual as chief technology officer with a wealth of financial services experience including more than 12 years with Yorkshire Building Society where he held various senior positions including director of IT and transformation and interim chief operating officer.
In his new role he will has responsible for leading the development of the society’s technology strategy, overseeing areas such as operational resilience.
Principality has also appointed Nigel Taylor who will take on the role of head of brand, impact and communications.
He joins from The Cumberland Building Society and also brings extensive brand and leadership experience from other sectors, having worked for brands such as Canon and Huawei.
I has also confirmed new roles for two members of its existing leadership team.
Vicky Wales will be appointed chief savings officer, after serving as chief customer officer for four years, while Rob Regan is been appointed chief lending officer after serving as chief operating fficer for three years.
Principality’s chief executive, Julie-Ann Haines, said: “These are key appointments that will help us deliver on our ambitious plans over the coming years, as well as our commitment to providing the best service for our Members.
"Both Patrick and Nigel join Principality with a passion for the mutual sector, and a breadth of experience that we can undoubtedly learn and benefit from. Vicky and Rob have been integral to our senior leadership team for many years now and will continue to drive the business forward in their new roles.”
Mr Taylor will join Principality in October with Mr Connolly at the end of the year.
Mr Connolly said: “I am delighted to be joining Principality’s executive team and look forward to contributing to the continued success and growth of the society.
Technology and innovation play an important role in delivering an exceptional customer experience for our Members, and I’m excited to be working with colleagues to bring this ambition to life.”
Mr Taylor said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Principality, an organisation with a reputation for making a meaningful difference as a modern mutual.”
