Coventry BS announces David Thorburn to its Board of Directors as next Non-Executive Chair

– UK, Coventry –  Coventry Building Society (LON: CVBP) today announced the appointment of David Thorburn to its Board as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval.

Mr. Thorburn will join the Board in April 2022 to succeed Gary Hoffman as the Chair after the AGM on 28 April 2022.

“I am pleased David has agreed to join the Society and take up the role as Chair of the Board later this year. David’s experience and insight will be invaluable as we continue to build on our success and focus on our aim to deliver a sustainable future for the organisation and society as a whole. I very much look forward to working with him,” said CEO, Steve Hughes. 

About David Thorburn

David Thorburn has until recently served as a director of Barclays Bank UK PLC, where he chaired the Board Risk Committee. He is also an Independent Non-Executive with Ernst & Young Global Limited and Ernst & Young LLP, where he chairs the Audit Board. David was previously CEO of Clydesdale Bank PLC and an External Member of the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulatory Committee.

David Thorburn said: “I am delighted to be joining Coventry Building Society, a business committed to doing the right thing for its members. I look forward to working with the Board and the Team to ensure the Society continues its record of success.”

For more information: https://www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk/

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