Newcastle Building Society has announced the appointments of Amanda Shepherd and Professor Moorad Choudhry to its Board.
Amanda was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Society in 2024, and plays a key role on the Group’s executive team leading the operations, processing, technology and change functions. As executive director on the Board, Amanda brings over 30 years’ experience working in the financial sector. Her success in developing and implementing change strategies to align with business objectives will be key to the development and delivery of the Society’s Strategic Plan and the overall Group strategy.
Moorad joins the Society as non-executive director (NED) and brings with him over 30 years’ experience in the financial services sector, working across a diverse set of bank operating models and business cultures. Prior to his appointment to the Newcastle Building Society Board Moorad held senior roles at Loughborough Building Society, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Europe Arab Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank among others.
James Ramsbotham CBE DL, chair of the Board at Newcastle Building Society said: "Amanda’s expertise and vision will be instrumental in delivering our programme of strategic change, and Moorad’s NED experience and strength of leadership will add tremendous value to the Board in helping to inform the Newcastle Building Society Group’s future growth and success. Both appointments will help drive greater value for members and delivery of the Society’s purpose to connect our communities with a better financial future.”
