Chris Rhodes

Chris was appointed Chief Financial Officer in October 2019; he is a chartered accountant with over 30 years’ experience in retail and commercial banking, holding senior leadership roles across finance, treasury, operations, retail distribution and risk management.

Prior to this appointment, Chris was Nationwide’s Chief Product and Propositions Officer. This broad background means he has a deep understanding of the Society and the mutual business model and he is ideally placed to oversee the long-term financial stability of the Society, ensuring the Society continues to invest for the future on behalf of its members.

Previous positions include:

Trustee, National Numeracy

Director, Lending Standards Board Limited

Group Finance Director, Alliance and Leicester Group

Deputy Managing Director, Girobank

Board Director, Visa Europe