Dudley Building Society appoints new head of retail

He brings 12 years of experience in financial services

Dudley Building Society appoints new head of retail

Dudley Building Society has appointed Simon Dodd (pictured) as its new head of retail.

Dodd joined the society in April from Coventry Building Society, where he was head of B2B marketing. His career in financial services spans 12 years, including roles in pensions, employee benefits, and business finance organisations. His appointment is the latest in a series of new hires by Dudley Building Society since the beginning of the year.

“I’m really pleased to be joining Dudley Building Society at an exciting time in the society’s history,” Dodd said. “With an ambitious plan for growth over the next five years, it is refreshing to see an organisation putting their branch network at the heart of this.

“As head of retail, my team and I will be responsible for shaping that future, ensuring we continue to deliver the excellent service our members have come to expect from us while also developing our proposition to meet their needs now and in the future. Having lived in the area for 20 years, it’s also very rewarding to be at an organisation that places the success of the local community at its heart.”

James Paterson, chief executive of Dudley Building Society, welcomed Dodd’s appointment.

“Simon’s extensive expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in upholding our high service standards and strengthening the positive impact we have on the communities and customers we serve,” Paterson said. “Simon joins at a pivotal time of growth for the society, and the entire team and I look forward to working with Simon to drive the society forward.”

Established in 1858, Dudley Building Society offers a range of specialist mortgages, savings, and financial services products.

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