Metro Bank Holdings plc (LSE: MTRO
LN)
19 December 2024
Metro Bank
Holdings plc
Legal Entity
Identifier: 984500CDDEAD6C2EDQ64
Metro Bank - Board
Appointment
Metro Bank ("the Bank") today announces the appointment of
Paul Coby as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from
30 December 2024.
Paul is an experienced FTSE 100 Chief Information Officer
with a successful track record in delivering digital transformation
and tech-enabled change across a range of sectors. He has extensive
expertise in digital and technology transformation, having been a
CIO at British Airways, John Lewis, and Johnson
Matthey. He is currently Chief
Information Officer at Persimmon Homes plc and is a Trustee of the
Museum of London Archaeology. Paul was previously Non-Executive
Director at Clydesdale Bank from June 2016 and then Virgin Money
June 2022.
Commenting on the appointment, Robert Sharpe, Metro Bank
Chairman, said:
“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.”
Following this appointment, the Board (excluding the Board
Chair) will comprise five independent Non-Executive Directors,
three shareholder-nominated Non-Executive Directors, and two
Executive Directors.
The Company confirms that there are no other matters
requiring disclosure pursuant to UKLR 6.4.6R (1) to (4) or UKLR
6.4.8R in respect of the appointment.
Enquiries
For further
information on this announcement, please contact:
Metro Bank PLC
Investor Relations
IR@metrobank.plc.uk
Metro Bank PLC
Media Relations
pressoffice@metrobank.plc.uk
FGS
Global
Mike Turner / Chris Sibbald, Tel:
+44 207 251 3801
MetroBank-LON@fgsglobal.com
About Metro Bank
Metro Bank is celebrated for its exceptional
customer experience. It was named as 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 centres; or online through its
internet banking or award-winning mobile app, the bank offers
customers real choice.
Metro Bank is a multi award-winning organisation. 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 authorised 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.
Metro Bank is an independent UK bank – it is
not affiliated with any other bank or organisation (including the
METRO newspaper or its publishers) anywhere in the world. Please
refer to Metro Bank using the full name.