Market Harborough Building Society has appointed experienced financial services leader Brad Nicholls as deputy chief finance officer.

Nicholls brings experience across finance, lending, savings, treasury and risk.

He has held senior leadership roles across the financial services industry, most recently serving as director of strategic finance at Newcastle Building Society.

Prior to this, he held senior roles at Nottingham Building Society, Arrow Global and The Co-operative Bank.

Nicholls joins Market Harborough as it continues to build across its lending and savings business and invests in future opportunities

The society’s chief executive Iain Kirkpatrick says: “Brad’s appointment is a significant addition to our leadership team. He brings a wealth of experience, together with a strong track record of driving business performance and strategic development within mutual and banking organisations.”

“Brad’s expertise will be invaluable as we invest in new opportunities and deliver on our long-term strategy as a purpose-led mutual. We’re delighted to welcome him to the Society.”