Bath Building Society has promoted its chief financial officer, Richard Ingle, to be its new chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Ingle takes over from current CEO Kevin Gray, who will retire from the society at the board meeting on 7th March 2024, after 25 years’ service.

Ingle joined the society as CFO and board Member in 2022.  He was previously CFO of Triodos Bank UK and has held senior management positions at Nationwide Building Society and Bank of Ireland UK.

In his role as a Board Director at Bath Building Society he has been responsible for managing and reporting the financial performance of the business, as well as managing treasury, HR and prudential risks.

Ingle commented: “I’m honoured to be asked to take on the lead of the Society as we undertake our transformation programme to serve Members as a modern and sustainable mutual.  I’m grateful to Kevin for bringing me into the society as CFO and his wise and enjoyable counsel in the time we have worked together.  I wish him all the very best for his future endeavours.”