New non-executive director appointed at Yorkshire Building Society

Yorkshire Building Society has confirmed Peter Bole has will join its Board as Non-Executive Director on 1 September.

Peter has over 30 years’ experience in financial services and has held the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesco Bank and Virgin Money, where he went on to become Group Integration Director.

In his current position as CFO of esure Group, he has played a key role in their digital transformation programme. Much of his career has been spent at organisations that are experiencing a period of growth and transformation.

Annemarie Durbin, chair of Yorkshire Building Society, said: “Peter has considerable experience in the financial services sector. His skills and knowledge will be of considerable value to Yorkshire Building Society and the Board as we continue to grow in the years ahead.”

Peter said: “I’m delighted to be joining Yorkshire Building Society. Its strong mutual heritage and purpose-driven approach was particularly appealing, and I look forward to using my experience to support the Society as it grows for the benefit of its members, customers and communities.”