Commenting on her appointment, Kim said, "I am so very proud to be invited onto the Board during what is both a challenging and successful period in the Society's history. This appointment is very special to me and I am appreciative of all the support I have received from so many of our excellent staff over many years."
In her new role, Kim will have executive management responsibility for all the Society's sales channels including its national branch network, direct operation, intermediary team, overseas operation and Leeds Financial Services, as well as the Society's public relations, marketing and general insurance functions.