UK Finance is the result of a merger between six trade associations: the Asset Based Finance Association, British Bankers’ Association, Council of Mortgage Lenders, Financial Fraud Action UK, Payments UK and the UK Cards Association.
Stephen has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services, including roles at Santander, Barclays, Citigroup and Schroders.
His most recent roles have been as CFO and executive director of Santander UK and as a senior adviser to Cerberus Capital Management.
Stephen said: “I am excited to be joining UK Finance at this formative time, and believe that the expertise and reach of the constituent organisations will be deepened by coming together.
“We will serve our members by helping them build a more customer-focused and innovative finance and banking sector for the benefit of the UK economy as a whole."
Stephen holds a law degree from Queens’ College, Cambridge, and is a qualified lawyer.
At UK Finance, he will be responsible for leading the development of the association.
Bob Wigley, who was appointed as chairman of UK Finance on 1st March 2017, added: “We are delighted to be able to announce Stephen’s appointment.
“He will bring drive and focus to the integration, and has the experience and vision to develop UK Finance into a world-class organisation working on behalf of its members and millions of customers, small and large, across the financial services sector.
“I look forward to working together with Stephen and many other colleagues to achieve this.”
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