Welcoming two new members to our Board of Directors

6 March 2025

1 minute read

People walking down a street in front of a large building with the Tyne Bridge in the background.

Newcastle Building Society has appointed Amanda Shepherd and Professor Moorad Choudhry to its Board. 

We welcomed Amanda as our Chief Operating Officer in 2024. She plays a key role in our executive team, leading the operations, processing, technology and change functions.

Amanda Shepherd, Chief Operating Officer at Newcastle Building Society, stood outside inside head office.

Moorad joins our Society as a non-executive director (NED), bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the financial services sector.

Moorad Choudhry, one of our Non-Executive Directors, stood in head office.

James Ramsbotham CBE DL, Chair of our Board, said: "Amanda’s expertise and vision will be instrumental in delivering our programme of strategic change, and Moorad’s NED experience and strength of leadership will add tremendous value to the Board in helping to inform the Newcastle Building Society Group’s future growth and success. Both appointments will help drive greater value for members and delivery of the Society’s purpose to connect our communities with a better financial future.”

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