Andrew Haigh
Chief Executive
With over 25 years’ experience in the mutual sector, Andrew has a track record for achieving business change.
Stuart Miller
Chief Commercial Officer
Stuart is a Director of Newcastle Financial Advisers Limited and has over 35 years’ experience working within the financial services sector.
Amanda Shepherd
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda brings over 30 years’ experience working in the financial sector, and plays a key role on the Group’s executive team leading Business Services, Technology, Data and change functions as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Paul Astruc
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Astruc is a finance leader with a range of experience spanning three decades in the banking and building society sectors.
Karen Brewerton
Chief People Officer
Karen is the Chief People Officer at Newcastle Building Society. She has worked with the Society since 2012 and has over 30 years of experience in human resources in both the public and private sectors.
Karl Elliott
Chief Marketing Officer
Karl joined Newcastle Building Society in September 2022 and became Chief Marketing Officer in December 2023. With over 30 years in financial services, he brings expertise in strategic marketing, change and purpose-led leadership.
Chris Keay
Chief Risk Officer
With nearly four decades of financial-services expertise, Chris Keay has a great understanding of risk, regulation and operations.
Nick Young
Chief of Staff
Nick Young joined Newcastle Building Society as Chief of Staff in 2025, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience from major UK financial services brands.
