With over 30 years’ experience in the mutual sector, Andrew Haigh has an extensive track record in transforming and developing businesses. He has held financial services leadership roles as both an executive and a non-executive dDirector, reinforcing the Board’s depth of consumer understanding. His previous experience is drawn from a variety of sectors including the financial services, technology, automotive and airline industries.
Andrew became the Society’s chief executive in May 2015. A proven chief executive, Andrew has particular strength in building effective leadership teams and organisations with healthy, customer focussed cultures, and proudly drives our Society’s ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Other roles: Andrew is a Board member of the North East England Chamber of Commerce and a Board member of the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.
Andrew said, “I’m hugely passionate about the role of mutuals, focused on delivering a balance of meaningful Member value and profitability, enabling long-term positive impact in our communities.”
