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Yorkshire Building Society Recruits Simon Watson As Chief Commercial Officer From Nat West

PRIVATEFeb 06, 2025•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Commercial Officer

Company

Yorkshire Building Society

Simon Watson
BradfordFinancial ServicesFinanceNon Profit

Description

Simon Watson, who has held senior leadership positions at NatWest Group, will join Yorkshire Building Society as the new chief commercial officer on 1 May. Both Susan Allen, chief executive of Yorkshire Building Society, and Simon Watson expressed their excitement and confidence in the new appointment, highlighting Watson's expertise and the society's ambitious plans for the future.

Company Information

Company

Yorkshire Building Society

Location

Bradford, England, United Kingdom

About

Yorkshire Building Society is a mutual financial services organization, dedicated to providing savings and mortgages for its members. The society is focused on evolving its function in line with its continued growth.

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