Hanley Economic Building Society has appointed Jeremy Wood as a non-executive director.
Wood began his career with NatWest before moving on to senior roles at Nationwide Building Society. He later served as interim chief executive of One Savings Bank before being appointed chief executive of Dudley Building Society in 2012.
Since his retirement from executive leadership, Wood has remained active in the sector. He is Chairman of the Building Societies Pensions Scheme, Chairman of a Community Bank and Trustee of a Special Educational Needs School in Birmingham.
Mark Selby, chief executive of the Hanley Economic Building Society, said: “Jeremy has shown throughout his career how smaller building associations can succeed by remaining clear about their purpose, staying close to their members and serving borrowers whose needs may be… It does not always fit into the standard approach.
“These principles align closely with our values and ambitions, and I look forward to working with him as we continue to build on our strong foundations and support the future growth of the Association.”
Wood said: “Hanley has a strong reputation for putting customers first and maintaining a clear focus on the communities it serves. I look forward to joining the board and working with colleagues across the community to strengthen its position within the combined sector.”
