Dudley Building Society makes two leadership team appointments

Dudley Building Society has strengthened its leadership team with the appointments of Jayne Roberts as Head of Lending and Richard McDonald as Brand and Communications Manager.

Roberts joins from Skipton Building Society, bringing extensive experience across the mortgage and lending sector. In her new role, she will lead Dudley Building Society’s lending function, overseeing the continued development of its mortgage proposition, underwriting operations, supporting the society’s ambitions to expand its specialist lending expertise.

McDonald joins as brand and communications manager following a 20-year career at Lloyds Banking Group, most recently leading the marketing for Halifax Intermediaries and BM Solutions. He will focus on strengthening the society’s profile, enhancing stakeholder engagement and bringing its purpose, values and member proposition to life through compelling storytelling and communications.

Commenting on the appointments Rob Oliver, Distribution Director at Dudley Building Society, said “Both appointments reflect the direction we’re taking as a Society and the importance we place on having experienced people leading key areas of the business. I’m confident they’ll each make a significant contribution and wish them every success in their new roles.”