Yorkshire Building Society has announced that it has hired Holly Rankin to be its new chief people officer from December, subject to regulatory approval.
Rankin has more than 28 years’ experience in human resources, including 16 years in financial services. She has knowledge on shaping and leading strategic people plans, covering culture change, talent and succession, reward and leadership capability.
She will join from Barclays Bank, where she has been managing director HR, and has previously held the roles of HR director, community banks and wealth at Lloyds Banking Group and head of HR for the retail network at Santander UK.
She is also a volunteer board member at the charity Smart Works, Birmingham, which helps women gain the confidence they need to secure employment and change their lives.
Rankin said: “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Yorkshire Building Society and I am particularly proud to be joining a mutual, purpose-led organisation focused on great customer outcomes and positive impacts in society. I’m particularly looking forward to building on the great work already under way to cultivate an ambitious, inclusive culture.”
Susan Allen, chief executive of Yorkshire Building Society, added: “I am delighted Holly is joining the society and I am looking forward to her bringing her skills and experience, as well as new perspectives and insight.”
