Shawbrook reveals new director

Shawbrook Group PLC has named a new independent, non-executive director to chair its audit committee

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Andrew Didham joins the banking group with immediate effect and will also join Shawbrook’s board risk committee.

Andrew is currently an executive vice-chairman for Rothschild, a role he has held since 2012, and previously held the position of the firm’s group finance director.

Ian Cornish, chairman of Shawbrook Group, said the bank was delighted to welcome Andrew to its board.

“Andrew brings over 35 years' [of] commercial and advisory experience in banking and will be a valuable addition to the board of Shawbrook.

“I look forward to working with him and to his contribution to the continued success of the group."

As well as holding director roles at Rothschild, Andrew is also a non-executive director of Charles Stanley PLC.

Andrew is also a qualified accountant and prior to joining Rothschild he worked at KPMG, becoming a partner in 1990 specialising in financial services.

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Source: Bridging & Commercial — https://bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/shawbrook-reveals-new-director