Ethical bank Triodos has appointed a new chief executive in the 海角视频. Mark Clayton joined the Bristol-headquartered company last year as its chief operating officer and is expected to take up the post in early summer.
He will succeed Dr Bevis Watts, who announced last October that he would step down after nearly a decade at the helm.
Mr Clayton, who was previously chief operating officer at Unity Trust Bank, had a 23-year career at HSBC, where he held various senior roles and led large teams within the retail banking division.
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Gary Page, chair of Triodos Bank 海角视频, recently re-appointed as chair for a final term of three years, said: “It was crucial for us to find a new CEO with the right values and passion for ethical and sustainable banking, as well as a strong understanding of our customers and a rapidly changing banking landscape.
"Mark has made a really positive impact since joining Triodos and we are confident he is the right person to lead the bank forward and deliver the impact we want to have. My thanks go to Bevis for his contribution over many years and for his commitment to assist in the smooth transition over the coming months. We wish him well for the future.”
Mr Clayton said he was driven by a "strong desire to protect the world" and was "hugely honoured" to be given the top job at Triodos.
"I am excited for the opportunities ahead at Triodos Bank 海角视频," he said. "We have an excellent leadership team in place working to deliver on our mission of making money work for positive change in society."
Triodos Bank 海角视频, a certified B Corporation, has more 300 staff based in Bristol headquarters, as well as offices in London and Edinburgh. With a balance sheet of approximately £2bn, the bank is well known for financing 海角视频 pioneers in sustainability.
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