Rory joined the Board as non-executive director in June 2023. Rory brings to the Board his extensive experience as a senior executive, Board member and advisor to leaders and organisations in a range of industries.
He previously spent six years at John Lewis & Partners, including three years on the Management Board and as a standing attendee of the Audit & Risk Committee.
Reflecting the Society’s values, Rory’s passion for purpose, society and leadership sees him devote his time to a number of causes. He is a former independent member of the anti-poverty charity Joseph Rowntree Foundation; a Visiting Fellow of Nottingham Business School; an Independent Chair of Trustees of Ignite Consulting Trustee Ltd, and a Fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Formerly, Rory spent 12 years as a senior executive in Lloyds Banking Group. He is also a member of the Society’s Remuneration Committee and the Nominations and Governance Committee.
“I’m passionate about harnessing our Society’s connection to purpose. My experience enabling businesses and leaders to unlock this potential will contribute to achieving our ambitions as a purpose-led organisation, making a meaningful difference beyond the bottom line.”