Ecology appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Ecology Building Society has announced appointed Gareth Griffiths as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Griffiths is currently Head of Retail Banking at Triodos Bank, which like Ecology is a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV). Prior to that he held leadership roles at RAC and HSBC after beginning his banking career with former mutual, Bradford and Bingley.

Griffiths will take up his position in June 2022. He joins Ecology at a time of growth, the Society’s 2021 results reported a 14% increase in total assets to more than £250m, with a record 77% increase in new mortgage lending.

Louise Pryor, the Society’s Chair welcomed Gareth’s appointment she said “The Board is delighted that Gareth has agreed to join Ecology as Chief Executive. Following a robust and rigorous selection process, he emerged as the outstanding candidate to lead the Society, demonstrating a deep commitment to ethical finance, ensuring money has a positive impact on people and planet, combined with significant banking experience.”

“Gareth joins a Society that is in excellent health, a testament to the outstanding contribution that Paul and the team have made over many years.  As we implement our 2030 Strategy, co-developed with members, we are showing how a purpose-led organisation can make a difference.

“In my new role as Chair of Ecology I look forward to working with Gareth to build on the Society’s excellent performance to accelerate our mission to build a greener society while enhancing the services we provide to our members.”