Garry Samson Email & Phone Number

North Region

I was the Regional Director responsible for the 170 strong Branch Network in Scotland, Northern Ireland and The North of England. I was extremely proud to be the Inclusion Partner for all frontline colleagues and i initiated a programme with Ivy House to develop the careers of females and ethnically diverse colleagues early in their careers. Delighted to have been shortlisted in the We Are The City 2020 awards in the “Men For Gender Balance” category.I Chaired the Nationwide… Show more I was the Regional Director responsible for the 170 strong Branch Network in Scotland, Northern Ireland and The North of England. I was extremely proud to be the Inclusion Partner for all frontline colleagues and i initiated a programme with Ivy House to develop the careers of females and ethnically diverse colleagues early in their careers. Delighted to have been shortlisted in the We Are The City 2020 awards in the “Men For Gender Balance” category.I Chaired the Nationwide Community Board of Scotland. This Board consists of housing specialists, Nationwide members and colleagues with the aim of supporting housing related issues in Scotland.I represented Nationwide in Scotland with politicians, policy makers and trade organisations.Keynote speaker at MoneyLive CX conference for mutuals in 2022. Show less

Scotland

I was the Area Director responsible for the Branch Network in Scotland. I was also the Lead AD across the Branch Network for all projects impacting our people.I represent Nationwide in Scotland with politicians, policy makers and trade organisations.I Chair the Nationwide Community Board of Scotland. This Board consists of housing specialists, Nationwide members and colleagues with the aim of supporting housing related issues in Scotland. In addition to fundraising, worked with terrific… Show more I was the Area Director responsible for the Branch Network in Scotland. I was also the Lead AD across the Branch Network for all projects impacting our people.I represent Nationwide in Scotland with politicians, policy makers and trade organisations.I Chair the Nationwide Community Board of Scotland. This Board consists of housing specialists, Nationwide members and colleagues with the aim of supporting housing related issues in Scotland. In addition to fundraising, worked with terrific organisations like Rock Trust, Housing Options for Older People (Scotland), Shelter Scotland and CRISIS to understand, educate and promote importance of their work. Show less

Scotland, United Kingdom

Leading seven branches across a wide geographical area to maximize income, manage risks, exceed customer service expectations and to develop the competence of my people.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, I led a team of 5 Area Sales Managers and 122 people to deliver income targets, exceed customer service measures and to operate within agreed budgets. To manage relationships with third parties to deliver my business plans.

United Kingdom

Led telephone sales operations to exceed sales and service targets and to develop new income streams from non-Retail business.

Master Of Science - Ms, Leadership And Management

 Professional Diploma In Management, Management