Newcastle Building Society has appointed Mick Thompson (pictured) as a non-executive director to its board.
Newcastle Building Society has appointed Mick Thompson (pictured) as a non-executive director to its board.
Having been a partner at KPMG for 21 years, nine years as the Newcastleofficesenior partner, he has led a programme of growth and expansion. He has worked across a broad range of industry sectors, from housebuilding and social housing, to education, charities and financial services.
He joins the society’s audit committee.
Thompson said: “I’m a passionate advocate of the North East, and see a strong alignment of values with Newcastle Building Society’s commitment to support and develop the potential of our region.”
Phil Moorhouse, Newcastle Building Society’s chairman, said: “Mick brings significant senior level experience and technical expertise to our Board as a non-executive director.
“His passion for our region matches our own and we’re pleased to welcome him to the society to help us deliver on our commitments and ambitions as the North East’s largest building society.”