Skipton Group has hired Susan Fouquier as the next chief executive of Skipton International.  

She will take up her role at the start of September, replacing Jim Coupe, who retires at the end of June after 15 years at the Guernsey-based offshore bank and mortgage lender. 

Fouquier is currently managing director of institutional banking and head of Guernsey for Royal Bank of Scotland International at NatWest. 

She has worked for NatWest for 25 years and during that time she has gained significant offshore experience in institutional banking across the Channel Islands, Gibraltar, and the Isle of Man. 

Fouquier, who lives in Guernsey, also joins Skipton Group’s executive committee. 

Skipton Group owns Skipton Building Society, Skipton International and Connell’s estate agency. 

Skipton International chair Eric Barnett says: “She [Fouquier] brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the Channel Island banking industry alongside a key passion for colleague engagement, diversity and inclusion.   

“She has a track record for linking purpose and strategy for people and supporting them in bringing this to life for customers.” 

Fouquier adds: “I recognise the strong history in delivering high-quality products and services to customers and I believe strongly in the purpose and direction of the organisation.” 

The business says Jonathan Dell, Skipton International’s chief financial officer, will act as interim chief executive between Coupe leaving and Fouquier starting.