Andrew Bester

Andrew Bester is an experienced banking executive currently serving as Chief Executive of Wholesale Banking and a member of the Management Board at ING since April 2021, where leadership includes overseeing the turnaround of the Wholesale Banking division. Prior to this role, Andrew was the Chief Executive Officer at The Co-operative Bank plc from July 2018 to October 2020, driving the company's transformation into a leading ethical banking brand. Andrew's tenure at Lloyds Banking Group from July 2012 to August 2017 included serving as Group Director and CEO of Commercial Banking, contributing to the firm's return to private ownership. Andrew has held significant board positions at the Global Financial Markets Association and the Association for Financial Markets in Europe, along with chairing LDC. Previous roles at Standard Chartered encompass Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Consumer Banking, where Andrew managed extensive operational responsibilities across multiple countries. Andrew's educational background includes several qualifications in accounting and management from reputable institutions.