Atom Bank is a new, online-only banking platform with a focus on retail and SME customers. It reorients the focus of banking to the needs and wants of the consumer by providing a totally app-based experience. The result is a faster and more convenient approach to banking.

Finance

Atom bank

Andrew Marshall is the CFO at Atom bank. Andrew has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including extensive experience in financial reporting and disclosure. 

Marshall began their career at [Barclays](/org/barclays) in 2011 as the Group Financial Reporting Director. In this role, they were responsible for the delivery and quality of quarterly results, external reporting, and the Annual Report for the Group. Andrew also oversaw the Group consolidation process and reporting systems (Hyperion and SAP), and was responsible for key accounting and disclosure matters to the Board Audit Committee. In addition, Marshall chaired the Legal and Technical Committee with responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. 

In 2016, Marshall left [Barclays](/org/barclays) to join Atom bank as the Director of Corporate Finance. In this role, they are responsible for Atom bank's financial strategy, planning, and execution. Andrew also oversees the bank's capital markets activities, including equity and debt issuance, M&A, and investor relations.

Andrew Marshall is a Chartered Accountant who studied Industrial Economics at the [University of Nottingham](/org/university-of-nottingham).

Andrew Marshall reports to David Mccarthy, CFO.

Andrew Marshall

Cheryl Millington is a Non-Executive Director at Atom bank and was previously with AXA UK, [Durham University](/org/durham-university), Hays, and [Intu](/org/intu) Properties Plc. [Intu](/org/intu) was a developer, owner and manager of prime regional shopping centres, 17 in the UK (including Trafford Centre and Lakeside) and 3 in Spain. The group also had an important growing digital and online presence. They were a constituent of the FTSE250 with a market cap of £1.44bn and revenue of £616m. Cheryl was a member of the Remuneration, Audit and Nomination & Review committees. Atom bank is a digital bank founded in 2015 and based in the North East of England. It has received over £370m of funding to date from leading investors such as Woodford Investment Management, Toscafund, Polar Capital, and BBVA.

Cheryl Millington has a Bachelor of Science in Physics from [Durham University](/org/durham-university) and has completed the Global Executive Development Programme at [London Business School](/org/london-business-school). Cheryl has also attended Barrow Grammar School for Girls.

Cheryl Millington

Patricia Jackson is the Chair of the Risk Committee at [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank). Patricia has previously held positions at [Lloyd's](/org/lloyds), the [BGL Group](/org/bgl-group-limited), CHAPS Clearing Company Ltd, and EY.

Patricia Jackson has over 15 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Patricia started their career at EY in 2004, where they quickly rose to become Partner and Head of Banking Risk. In this role, they were responsible for leading the practice and developing innovative solutions for clients.

In 2013, Jackson left EY to join Atom Bank as Head of broad Financial Regulation practice EMEIA. In this role, they were responsible for advising banks, insurers, and asset managers on how to comply with regulations and remain profitable. Patricia also led product development for new solutions that would enable industry to meet challenges such as embedding risk appetite and making stress testing a flexible management tool.

Most recently, Jackson has been working at [Lloyd's](/org/lloyds) as the Chair of the Risk Committee. In this role, they are responsible for leading the risk management function and ensuring that [Lloyd's](/org/lloyds) meets all regulatory requirements.

Patricia Jackson has a Master of Science in Economics from [Birkbeck, University of London](/org/birkbeck-university-of-london) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics Major from [Loughborough University](/org/loughborough-university).

Patricia Jackson

Andy Sturrock is the current Chief Technology Officer at Atom bank. Andy has previously worked as the Head of Customer and Products Digital at bp from December 2010 to April 2022. In this role, they were responsible for the strategy, design and build of existing and new digital products, creating new customer touch points and revenue streams.

Andy led the Digital team of software engineers, architects, CX/UX designers and analysts responsible for products such as the BPMe mobile app (which doubled its user count to over 6m across 6 markets globally during COVID19) and the BP ChargeMaster EV charging app.

Under their leadership, the cycle time of new features was driven down from months to weeks using Agile and DevOps principles. Andy received feedback from senior stakeholders such as "wow - I've never seen IT done like this before!".

Andy Sturrock attended [The University of Manchester](/org/the-university-of-manchester), where they earned a BSc in Systems Integration. Andy then went on to earn an MEng in the same field. Andy has also earned certifications from [LinkedIn](/org/linkedin) in Be a Better Manager by Motivating Your Team and Daniel Pink on Motivation.

Andy Sturrock reports to Mark Mullen, CEO. Andy Sturrock works with Brian Seal - Chief Credit Officer, Lisa Wood - Chief Marketing Officer, and Rachael Mclauchlan - Chief Data Officer.

Andy Sturrock

Chris Storey is the Commercial Director at Atom bank. Chris has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, including 10 years at Northern Rock where they were responsible for the direction, policy, and strategy of the retail savings business across the UK, Ireland, and Offshore.

During their time at Northern Rock, Chris successfully grew the savings balance and integrated customer insight and behavioural analysis into product and marketing strategy to drive volume, margin improvement, liquidity, and stability of a £20bn savings book. Chris also steered the savings business through unprecedented market change and upheaval during the retail run on the bank.

In 2008-2009, Chris set e-commerce B2B and B2C strategy, ensuring web platform and online promotion aligned with lending, savings, and cross sales objectives. Chris was also responsible for channel development, customer experience and journey, online acquisition including PPC, SEO and advocacy, web analytics, multivariate site testing, and process efficiencies.

From October 2008 to March 2010, Chris served as a Non-executive Director of Northern Rock (Guernsey), providing strategic and commercial direction to the Offshore savings subsidiary. Chris was responsible for ensuring oversight and governance of operations in line with Board agreed policies and regulatory requirements.

Chris Storey attended [The University of Manchester](/org/the-university-of-manchester), where they received an upper second class degree in financial services. Chris then went on to study corporate and international finance at [Durham University](/org/durham-university), where they received a master's degree with distinction. Finally, they studied economics at [Northumbria University](/org/northumbria-university), where they received a BA with upper second class honours.

Some of their coworkers include Brian Seal - Chief Credit Officer, Laura Farnworth - General Counsel & Company Secretary, and Rebecca Cartwright - Chief Risk Officer. Chris Storey reports to Mark Mullen, CEO.

Chris Storey

Anne-Marie Lister is the Chief People Officer at [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank). Anne-Marie has extensive experience in organization development and employee engagement. Prior to joining [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank), Anne-Marie was the Head of Organization Change and Employee Engagement at Northern Powergrid. Before that, they were the Organisation Development Manager at ACCA. Anne-Marie has also served as a school governor at Durham Trinity School and Sports College and as an HR and Training Advisor at Bromley College F&HE. Anne-Marie began their career as an Employment Advisor at Reed in Partnership.

Anne-Marie Lister has a post-graduate certificate in organization development from Roffey Park Institute, an MSc in international human resources from [London South Bank University](/org/london-south-bank-university), and a BSc in psychology from the [University of Leeds](/org/university-of-leeds). Anne-Marie also has certification from the NLP School Ltd in NLP essential skills, the British Psychological Society in level A and B, and the NLP School in language and behavior (LAB) profiling. Additionally, they are certified as an organization development practitioner from Roffey Park Institute and as a life orientations (LIFO) practitioner from LIFO.

Anne-Marie Lister reports to Mark Mullen, CEO. Anne-Marie Lister works with Chris Storey - Commercial Director, Lisa Wood - Chief Marketing Officer, and Brian Seal - Chief Credit Officer.

Anne-Marie Lister

Marcus Mitchell is the current Director of Strategy at Atom bank. Prior to this, they held various finance-related positions at [HSBC](/org/hsbc), first direct, and other companies. Marcus began their career as an accountant at Komori UK Ltd in 1996, before moving to Poundstretcher Ltd. as a financial accountant in 1990. In 1998, they joined First Direct in a commercial finance role. Marcus remained there until 2009, when they joined [HSBC](/org/hsbc). At [HSBC](/org/hsbc), they served as the Head of Finance at first direct and Regional Head of Cost Management for the Europe region. Marcus left [HSBC](/org/hsbc) in 2014 to join Atom bank.

Marcus Mitchell has a post graduate certificate in business excellence from the [University of Leeds](/org/university-of-leeds) and an accounting and finance degree from CIMA.

Marcus Mitchell

Edward Twiddy is the current Chief Customer Officer at [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank). Prior to this, they held positions at Wild Trout Trust, Department for Education, Northern Accelerator, [Durham University](/org/durham-university), and [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank). Edward has also been involved with TYNE RIVERS TRUST and HM Treasury and TechNation Fintech Delivery Panel. Edward Twiddy's background is in mathematics, having studied at Durham Mathematics School and Durham Research Trust.

Edward Twiddy has a PhD in palaeo-environmental reconstruction from [Durham University](/org/durham-university). Edward also has a BSc in geography from [Durham University](/org/durham-university) and an LLM in public international law from the [University of Nottingham](/org/university-of-nottingham).

Their manager is Mark Mullen, CEO. Some of their coworkers include David Mccarthy - CFO, Lisa Wood - Chief Marketing Officer, and Brian Seal - Chief Credit Officer.

Edward Twiddy

Gavin Cruise was an Audit Senior Manager at [KPMG UK](/org/kpmg-co-uk) from September 2007 to November 2018. Gavin is currently the Chief Audit Officer at [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank).

Gavin Cruise attended [Durham University](/org/durham-university) for their Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Durham Johnston School. Gavin is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and has certification from ICAEW.

They work with Andy Sturrock - Chief Technology Officer, Anne-Marie Lister - Chief People Officer, and Edward Twiddy - Chief Customer Officer. Gavin Cruise reports to Mark Mullen, CEO.

Gavin Cruise

Brian Seal is the current Chief Credit Officer at Atom bank. Brian has over 20 years of experience working in the financial sector, with a focus on credit and risk management. Brian began their career at Bradford & Bingley in December 2006 as Head of Credit Risk. In January 2010, they joined The Home & Savings Bank as Head of Credit/Chief Credit Officer. Brian was responsible for establishing the mortgage/credit infrastructure and enterprise risk management framework for the start-up retail bank in order to obtain FSA authorization and launch the new bank. Brian also scoped system requirements for mortgage origination, credit decisioning, fraud/financial crime, mortgage administration, and credit management. In addition, Brian developed all credit management policies, procedures, and process maps, including all matters pertaining to valuation and conveyancing. Brian defined risk management practices, procedures, and controls under the 3 lines of defense model and shaped the risk register with key controls to mitigate business risks. Brian also worked closely with the Finance team on the production of ICAAP, especially in regards to the definition and calculation of expected losses under various stress scenarios. Brian had extensive interaction with FSA on mortgage/credit related matters and worked with the Executive team to support investor due diligence. Brian reported directly to the CEO.

Brian Seal studied Systems Modelling at Sheffield Hallam University and Houghton Grammar School. Brian also attended Bernard Gilpin School.

Some of their coworkers include Rebecca Cartwright - Chief Risk Officer, Sebastian Austin - CIO & CISO, and Laura Farnworth - General Counsel & Company Secretary. Brian Seal reports to Mark Mullen, CEO.

Brian Seal

Rebecca Cartwright is the current Chief Risk Officer at Atom bank. Rebecca has previous experience working as a compliance manager and head of compliance monitoring. Rebecca also has experience working in risk and regulation within the financial services industry.

Rebecca Cartwright has a LLB from the [University of Leicester](/org/university-of-leicester), a Diploma in Compliance from the International Compliance Association (ICA), an Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ) from the Securities and Investment Institute, and a Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Planning (CertMA) from The Chartered Insurance Institute.

Rebecca Cartwright reports to Mark Mullen, CEO. They are on a team with Rachael Mclauchlan - Chief Data Officer, Helen Wilson - COO, and Anne-Marie Lister - Chief People Officer.

Rebecca Cartwright

Lisa Wood

Laura Farnworth

Rachael Mclauchlan is the current Chief Data Officer at [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank). Prior to this, they worked as a Research and Teaching Support Administrator at the [University of Glasgow](/org/university-of-glasgow) from September 2008 to August 2021. In this role, they were responsible for a number of tasks, including contributing to and implementing exam paper preparation procedures, overseeing SharePoint folders, setting permissions/access, creating template files for question setters, compiling and quality checking exam papers, adhering to strict deadlines, understanding confidentiality regulations and maintaining a high level of security at all times. Additionally, they assisted Budget Holders with budget management, generated and maintained budget spreadsheets, generated financial reports, dealt with account queries, reconciled general funds budgets, established journal transfers as required, processed claims, invoices and orders. Rachael also assisted Principal Investigators with project initiation processes, identified project restrictions, resolved complex problems and implemented financial procedures. Other responsibilities included processing PhD applications, offers and rejections, contributing to postgraduate induction processes, providing advice on and monitoring expenditure of postgraduate funds, assisting with setting up Long Term Attachments and Viva meetings. Additionally, they maintained and contributed to the improvement of the School website (www.gla.ac.uk/schools/physics/), posted news/events on School social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter), organised primary and secondary school outreach activities and public visits to the Observatory. Finally, they administered, sourced and arranged travel, accommodation and insurance for members

Rachael Mclauchlan reports to Mark Mullen, CEO. They are on a team with Lisa Wood - Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Seal - Chief Credit Officer, and Chris Storey - Commercial Director.

Rachael Mclauchlan

Laurence Hollingworth

Helen Wilson is the current Chief Operating Officer at Atom bank. Prior to their current role, Wilson served as the head of delivery for specialist complaint handling at a top 4 UK bank from February 2014 to July 2014. From August 2012 to July 2013, they were the head of delivery for PPI operations on an interim/consultancy basis. Wilson began their career in 2006 as an operational strategist at Northern Rock before moving on to their previous roles.

Helen Wilson completed a BA Honours in Geography at [Newcastle University](/org/newcastle-university), and went on to complete a certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Venturehaus. Helen is also certified by the Chartered Institute of Bankers as an Associate Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Helen Wilson reports to Mark Mullen, CEO. Helen Wilson works with Andy Sturrock - Chief Technology Officer, Anne-Marie Lister - Chief People Officer, and David Mccarthy - CFO.

Helen Wilson

Bridget Rosewell

Gonzalo Romera

David Roper is a Senior Independent NED and Chair of Audit Committee at [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank). David was previously with NFU Mutual, Dolfin Group, MaleVox, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, [Atom bank](/org/atom-bank), [ABRSM](/org/abrsm), and Royal Northern College of Music. David has also been with Business in the Community and PwC.

David Roper studied Music at the [University of Cambridge](/org/university-of-cambridge) and then went on to teach at Ilford County High School.

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