John Connolly

John Connolly is an accomplished banking professional with over three decades of experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Chief Product Officer for Account Opening at NatWest Group since March 2020, John Connolly oversees the bank's largest digital journey, focusing on the development of current account openings. Prior to this, a significant tenure at RBS included positions such as Head of Regulatory Change and Head of Delivery and Implementation in Private Banking, where John Connolly managed various regulatory changes, major operational transformations, and a substantial customer migration. Earlier experiences at Coutts and NatWest further contributed to expertise in strategy and project management. John Connolly holds an MSc in Operational Research & Operations Management from Lancaster University and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Bath.