Harpenden Building Society appoints new CEO  

2nd May 2024

Harpenden Building Society has announced the appointment of Tracie Pearce as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Pearce has over 29 years’ experience in retail banking across three major financial institutions, Nationwide Building Society, HSBC and most recently Santander, where she was the Chief Customer Officer, Homes at Santander UK. At HSBC she started as Head of Mortgages before becoming the Director of Retail Banking for HSBC UK.

She started her career at Portman Building Society before moving to Nationwide Building Society following the merger of the two societies; in her 19 years in the mutual sector, she ran the prime and specialist mortgage portfolios and savings book. Pearce replaces Richard Doe in the role of CEO

Nigel Boothroyd, Harpenden Building Society Chairman said “I am delighted to welcome Tracie who, as CEO, will build on the excellent progress the Society made so far. She will lead our journey of sustainable growth, outstanding customer service and making a difference in the communities we serve. All this while making Harpenden Building Society a great place to work. Myself and the rest of the Board are very much looking forward to supporting her and the brilliant team at Harpenden with these goals.”