Yorkshire Building Society will have a new Chief People Officer when Holly Rankin takes post in December this year.
Holly brings more than 28 years’ experience in human resources, including 16 years in financial services.
She will join from Barclays Bank, where she has been MD HR. She previously held the roles of HR Director, Community Banks and Wealth at Lloyds Banking Group and Head of HR for the Retail Network at Santander UK. She is experienced in shaping and leading strategic people plans, covering culture change, talent and succession, reward and leadership capability.
Holly is a volunteer Board member at the charity Smart Works, Birmingham which exists to help women gain the confidence they need to secure employment and change their lives.
She said: “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Yorkshire Building Society and I am particularly proud to be joining a mutual, purpose-led organisation focused on great customer outcomes and positive impacts in society. I’m particularly looking forward to building on the great work already under way to cultivate an ambitious, inclusive culture.”
Susan Allen, Chief Exec of Yorkshire Building Society, said: “I am delighted Holly is joining the Society and I am looking forward to her bringing her skills and experience, as well as new perspectives and insight.”
