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An experienced Board member with a diverse range of experience in the financial services sector spanning almost 30 years. Today, Simon holds multiple advisory positions and is Chair of Risk at Oxbury Bank, prior to which he had an executive career in the Commercial and NBL sector including as MD Business Finance at Shawbrook Bank & CEO of Bibby Financial Services.

Brings extensive retail and corporate banking experience across a 38 year career. Previously holding numerous executive roles in the UK, Eastern Europe and the Middle East spanning a large multi national, start-ups, mutuals and speciality lending businesses. Alan is also one of the most experienced executives in the challenger bank sector having been integral to three bank licence applications.

Highly experienced Finance executive. Currently CFO at Cambridge & Counties Bank with previous executive roles at Lloyds Bank, RBS, Bank of Scotland, and KPMG, and prior NED role at Wirral NHS Foundation Trust.

Career Risk executive, most recently Group CRO at Virgin Money. Fellow of Chartered Institute of Credit Management. Brings extensive expertise from previous roles at HSBC, Citi, and Home Credit China. Deep experience across Corporate, Retail and Business banking.

Brings in-depth operational, outsourcing, technology and programme management expertise. Previously Global Head of Transformation and Outsourcing at HSBC, and currently NED of NHS Resolution.

With 20 years of financial services expertise, Veronika has spent a decade mastering transactional intricacies in leveraged, acquisition, and asset-backed lending at NatWest. As a Co-Founder of Esme Loans Ltd, she has a demonstrated history of pioneering innovative financial products and driving both revenue and balance sheet growth.

Christopher is a seasoned Chief Finance Officer with an extensive 20-year background as an investment banker. His depth in financial services is rooted in advisory roles with banks and governmental bodies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as tenures at the British Business Bank and the Bank of London.

James's 26-year tenure in Retail Banking & Consumer Finance spans the UK, Canada, and the Middle East. His career commenced at Experian, Capital One, and Lloyds Bank, leading up to his role at HSBC, where he spearheaded their savings, lending, and cards business.

Lucy's 20-year journey in financial services, start-ups, and professional services includes pivotal legal, operational and transformation roles at NatWest as head of the Legal Function for a core NatWest franchise and subsequently as Co-Founder and COO of Esme Loans before moving to KPMG as Head of Operations of KPMG Products. Her expertise lies in orchestrating operations, risk, legal, and digital transformation initiatives.

Ben brings a wealth of experience in managing savings products, tracing back to pre-Global Financial Crisis times. His career at HSBC and Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank laid the foundation for his roles at Allica, Leeds Building Society, and Tandem Bank, where he honed his skills in new bank development and sustainable growth strategies.

Darrin boasts over 20 years in the Financial Services & Technology sectors, with international exposure in EMEA, Asia, and the US. His broad expertise includes roles at Macquarie Group and Barclays, excelling in digital transformation, cyber security, and system design.

Richard leverages his 20-plus years of experience across law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and the industry. His background includes significant roles at Nationwide Building Society, Masthaven Bank, FCMB UK, and consultancy for regulated firms.

Jessica's 20-plus years in Financial Services and FinTech start-ups are marked by her specialisation in Operations and Human Resources. She has an established track record in leading operations teams to excellence in Business Processes and Business Continuity, with a focus on transformation, people strategies, and risk management.

Jeanette possesses two decades of experience in Financial Services. Her career at Charter Court Financial Services included setting up and managing a specialist second line of defence risk team, design and implementation of risk frameworks and the development of risk systems. She has provided risk consultancy services to Lloyds before joining SilverRock.

With over two decades in brand, marketing, and digital strategy, Patrick has crafted disruptive strategies worldwide. His varied experience includes significant stints at Saatchi & Saatchi, Tesco, Ooredoo, Bank Dhofar, and hampers.com, with achievements in telecoms, eCommerce, and financial services.