Gary Wilkinson Email and Phone Number
Gary Wilkinson is a titan of the financial services sector, effortlessly delivering innovation within a regulated environment. He has extensive board level experience (as an executive and non-executive), including as chairman of board committees. His proven leadership track record within retail banks and building societies comes from his in-depth understanding of the industry and a reputation for achieving and exceeding corporate and personal objectives. During his extensive career, he founded and obtained banking licences for two new start-up challenger banks, one of which – award-winning Redwood Bank – he led as CEO to profitability within five years during the challenging pandemic period. Gary manages and motivates by example, inspiring loyalty and commitment. An extremely focused and dynamic leader, he is a calm and decisive problem-solver with an entrepreneurial outlook.
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Chief Executive OfficerRedwood Bank (Limited) Nov 2015 - PresentLetchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire , Gb• Co-founded a new Challenger Bank to take on the established names• Despite the headwinds of the Covid pandemic delivered profitability within five years of launch• Implemented and led Bank’s strategic plan and growth
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Non Executive DirectorHinckley & Rugby Building Society Dec 2014 - PresentHinckley, Leicestershire, Gb• Non-Executive Board Director and Chair of Risk Committee• Previously chaired Audit & Compliance and Remuneration committees• Retired from board after serving maximum nine-year term -
Chief Executive OfficerCambridge & Counties Bank Jun 2012 - Nov 2014Leicester, Leicestershire, Gb• Obtained new banking licence• Reached profitability at this new start-up Bank within 13 months• Drafted, directed and delivered strategic plan, including extensive recruitment -
Chief Executive OfficerPensions Bank Ltd Sep 2010 - Jun 2012• Drafted and implemented new Strategic plan• Introduced new governance and committee structure• Brokered Business Transfer Agreement, resulting in sale of Bank’s assets to a consortium of two buyers, which became Cambridge & Counties Bank on the securing of a new banking licence
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Finance DirectorNewcastle Building Society Aug 2009 - Apr 2010Gb• Reviewed and introduced changes to policies and accounting assumptions, resulting in much better than expected 2009 y/e results• Robust, proactive approach on non-essential spending and budgeting -
Managing Director Regional BrandsNationwide Building Society Oct 2008 - Aug 2009Swindon, Wilts, Gb• Managing Director of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Dunfermline building societies, following their mergers into Nationwide• Established organisational structure and integration plan across the new business units to deliver significant cost savings• Key in achieving FSA/FSCS agreement to treat separate building society brands, although part of one legal entity with one banking licence -
Director Of Group Financial Control & ReportingAlliance & Leicester 1986 - 2008Gb• Ended 22-year period with A&L as Director of Group Financial Planning and Control • Was acting Group Finance Director for four months in early 2008, and in February that year presented the 2007 Group results, alongside the acting Group Chief Executive• Held Director (Exco) positions at A&L from July 2001 to September 2008 -
Audit SeniorKpmg Uk 1982 - 1986London, Gb• Completed an accountancy training contract and carried out a variety of audit and accountancy roles at this firm, which subsequently became part of KPMG
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Wilkinson
What company does Gary Wilkinson work for?
Gary Wilkinson works for Redwood Bank (Limited)
What is Gary Wilkinson's role at the current company?
Gary Wilkinson's current role is Executive and Non-Executive Board Director Financial Services.
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