– UK, London – Metro Bank Holdings plc (LON: MTRO) announced the appointment of Paul Coby to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective from 30 December 2024.
“I’m delighted to welcome Paul to the Metro Bank board. He brings a wealth of technology and leadership experience operating at several major FTSE 100 businesses. Paul further strengthens our board, as we enter an exciting phase for the Bank and in supporting the executive in delivering on their ambitious growth plans.” said Board Chairman, Robert Sharpe.
About Paul Coby
Paul Coby is an experienced FTSE 100 CIO with a successful track record in delivering digital transformation and tech-enabled change across various sectors. He has extensive expertise in digital and technology transformation, having been a CIO at British Airways, John Lewis, and Johnson Matthey.
He is CIO at Persimmon Homes plc and is a Trustee of the Museum of London Archaeology. Paul Coby was previously Non-Executive Director at Clydesdale Bank from June 2016 and then Virgin Money in June 2022.
About Metro Bank
Metro Bank is celebrated for its exceptional customer experience. It was named the best bank for service in-store for business customers in the Competition and Markets Authority’s Service Quality Survey in August 2024.
Since 2012, Metro Bank has originated and approved more than £10bn in commercial lending.
The bank offers retail, business, commercial, and private banking services, and prides itself on giving customers the choice to bank however, whenever, and wherever they choose, and building relationships with the customers and communities it serves. Whether that’s through its network of 75 stores; on the phone through its UK-based contact centers; or online through its internet banking or award-winning mobile app, the bank offers customers real choice.
Metro Bank is a multi-award-winning organization. The Bank has also been awarded “Large Loans Mortgage Lender of the Year”, 2024 and 2023 Mortgage Awards, accredited as a top ten Most Loved Workplace 2023, “2023 Best Lender of the Year – UK” in the M&A Today, Global Awards, the “Inclusive Culture Initiative Award” in the 2023 Inclusive Awards, “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award” and “Leader of the Year Award 2023” at the Top 1% Workplace Awards, “Best Women Mortgage Leaders in the UK” from Elite Women 2023, “Diversity Lead of the Year”, 2023 Women in Finance, Best Large Loan Lender, 2023 Mortgage Strategy Awards, “Best Business Credit Card”, Forbes Advisor Best of 2023 Awards, “Best Business Credit Card”, 2023 Moneynet Personal Finance Awards.
Metro Bank Holdings PLC (registered in England and Wales with company number 14387040, registered office: One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA) is the listed entity and holding company of Metro Bank PLC.
Metro Bank PLC (registered in England and Wales with company number 6419578, registered office: One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA) is authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. ‘Metrobank’ is a registered trademark of Metro Bank PLC. Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. For further information about the Scheme refer to the FSCS website www.fscs.org.uk. All Metro Bank products are subject to status and approval.
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