MALG announces board appointment

Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG), the UK membership organisation has appointed Vikki Brownridge to its board of directors.

Brownridgei took up the role of CEO of StepChange Debt Charity, where she has worked since 2005, in May 2023. Prior to this she held several senior leadership positions including Head of Debt Advice where she was instrumental in the launch of the sector’s first online debt advice service, and Director of Client Experience where she was responsible for the charity’s strategic relationships and funding.

Brownridge has also played an active role in shaping and defining the sector working alongside the Money and Pensions Service and other debt advice charities.
Her role on the MALG board will be to approve the strategic direction of the organisation as recommended by MALG CEO Bob Winnington and team, overseeing its operation, finances, the work of committees, and the creation and monitoring of proper governance. She will join fellow MALG Board Members Craig Simmons of Clear Consultancy Services, Fiona Hoyle of Finance & Leasing Association, James Jones of Experian, John Fairhurst of Payplan, Peter Wallwork and Francis McGee.

Paul Smee, Chair of the MALG Board, said “MALG has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we have some ambitious plans for the future to extend our reach and influence across the debt landscape even further. Vikki’s experience from the ground up in the world free debt advice and her wider strategic perspective across related fields will be invaluable to us. She is highly regarded as an industry leader and we’re delighted she has agreed to join us on our exciting journey.”