I have four Chairman roles based in London (Metrobank plc, Pollen Street PLC and Hampshire Trust Bank plc)I have over 45 years of Senior Executive and Board experience primarily in Retail and Corporate Banking. I have expertise in Strategy and Planning, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Audit and Control, Financial Services Regulation, Remuneration, M&A activity and leading Financial Services organisations in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. My previous UK NED roles include Independent Chairman of Bank of Ireland (UK) plc, Chairman of a JV between HSBC and Barclays, Independent NED on the Barclays Pension Board. NED at George Wimpey (FTSE 250), Chairman of RIAS, NED at LSL Properties (FTSE 250) NED at Aldermore Bank (FTSE 250) and many more including 4 NED roles in the Middle EastMy previous Executive roles included CEO of the West Bromwich B Soc where I chartered its rescue during the financial crisis, CEO of Portman B Soc and CEO of Bank of Ireland's UK mortgage and credit activities.