Yorkshire Building Society appoints new Chief Financial Officer

22nd September 2026

Yorkshire Building Society has announced the appointment of James Mack as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, subject to regulatory approval.

With over 20 years’ experience in financial services, he is currently Chief Executive Officer at John Lewis Money and previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Barclays UK and Aldermore, as well as senior roles at The Co-operative Banking Group and Skipton Building Society. He is also Senior Independent Director and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of LSL Property Services plc.

Susan Allen, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Building Society, said “We’re looking forward to welcoming James to the Society. His skills, experience and understanding of member-owned organisations will be of huge value as we continue to invest in our future and grow sustainably.

“The Society’s financial strength is essential to ensure we continue to deliver on our purpose of Real Help with Real Life which means members coming together to make good homes possible for more people.”