Chris Sood-Nicholls

Chris Sood-Nicholls is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in banking and finance, currently serving as Managing Director of ESG, Regional Development & Social Impact Investment at Lloyds Banking Group since January 2008. In this role, Chris leads the Commercial Bank’s ESG Regional Development programme, emphasizing impact investment and the role of financial institutions in addressing regeneration challenges. Previous positions at Lloyds include Managing Director roles overseeing Professional & Business Services and Business & Support Services, as well as various senior roles in support services and corporate banking sectors. Chris's career began with Lloyds TSB, where initial positions included Relationship Manager for Aerospace, Defence & Transport. Education includes a BA & MA from the University of Oxford, an MBA from the University of Warwick, and sustainability leadership training at the University of Cambridge.