Yorkshire Building Society appoints new Non-Executive Director

Yorkshire Building Society has announced that Elaine Bucknor has joined its Board as Non-Executive Director.

Bucknor brings 30 years of experience in the technology sector, including the delivery of complex multinational programmes and innovative strategies to support organisational transformation and growth. She has held executive, operational and consultancy roles with leading companies in the telecommunications, media, technology, travel and utilities sectors.

Her last executive role was at Sky, where she oversaw technology strategy and spearheaded cybersecurity as Group Director of Technology Strategic Services and Group Information Security Officer. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Hoptroff London Ltd and Currys Plc and is a strategic advisor to PwC. She also provides advisory services to RiverSafe Ltd and Panaseer Ltd. She has previously held Non-Executive Director roles at Darktrace plc, Notting Hill Genesis and Smoove Ltd.

Annemarie Durbin, Chair of Yorkshire Building Society, said “Elaine’s skills and knowledge will be of considerable value to Yorkshire Building Society and the Board as we continue to grow and transform, to meet customers’ changing needs and continue to provide an excellent service, however they choose to manage their accounts with us.”