DJ Board Appointment
Metro Bank Holdings PLC (MTRO)
Board Appointment
19-Dec-2024 / 16:37 GMT/BST
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Metro Bank Holdings plc (LSE: MTRO LN)
19 December 2024
Metro Bank Holdings plc
Legal Entity Identifier: 984500CDDEAD6C2EDQ64
Metro Bank - Board Appointment
Metro Bank ("the Bank") today announces the appointment of Paul Coby as an independent Non-Executive Director with
effect from 30 December 2024.
Paul is an experienced FTSE 100 Chief Information Officer with a successful track record in delivering digital
transformation and tech-enabled change across a range of sectors. He has extensive expertise in digital and technology
transformation, having been a CIO at British Airways, John Lewis, and Johnson Matthey. He is currently Chief
Information Officer at Persimmon Homes plc and is a Trustee of the Museum of London Archaeology. Paul was previously
Non-Executive Director at Clydesdale Bank from June 2016 and then Virgin Money June 2022.
Commenting on the appointment, Robert Sharpe, Metro Bank Chairman, said:
"I'm delighted to welcome Paul to the Metro Bank board. He brings a wealth of technology and leadership experience
operating at several major FTSE 100 businesses. Paul further strengthens our board, as we enter an exciting phase for
the Bank and in supporting the executive in delivering on their ambitious growth plans."
Following this appointment, the Board (excluding the Board Chair) will comprise five independent Non-Executive
Directors, three shareholder-nominated Non-Executive Directors, and two Executive Directors.
The Company confirms that there are no other matters requiring disclosure pursuant to UKLR 6.4.6R (1) to (4) or UKLR
6.4.8R in respect of the appointment.
Enquiries
For further information on this announcement, please contact:
Metro Bank PLC Investor Relations
IR@metrobank.plc.uk
Metro Bank PLC Media Relations
pressoffice@metrobank.plc.uk
FGS Global
Mike Turner / Chris Sibbald, Tel: +44 207 251 3801
MetroBank-LON@fgsglobal.com
About Metro Bank
Metro Bank is celebrated for its exceptional customer experience. It was named as the best bank for service in-store
for business customers in the Competition and Markets Authority's Service Quality Survey in August 2024.
Since 2012, Metro Bank has originated and approved more than GBP10bn in commercial lending.
The bank offers retail, business, commercial and private banking services, and prides itself on giving customers the
choice to bank however, whenever and wherever they choose, and building relationships with the customers and
communities it serves. Whether that's through its network of 75 stores; on the phone through its UK-based contact
centres; or online through its internet banking or award-winning mobile app, the bank offers customers real choice.
Metro Bank is a multi award-winning organisation. The Bank has also been awarded "Large Loans Mortgage Lender of the
Year", 2024 and 2023 Mortgage Awards, accredited as a top ten Most Loved Workplace 2023, "2023 Best Lender of the Year
- UK" in the M&A Today, Global Awards, the "Inclusive Culture Initiative Award" in the 2023 Inclusive Awards, "
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award" and "Leader of the Year Award 2023" at the Top 1% Workplace Awards, "Best Women
Mortgage Leaders in the UK" from Elite Women 2023, "Diversity Lead of the Year", 2023 Women in Finance, Best Large Loan
Lender, 2023 Mortgage Strategy Awards, "Best Business Credit Card", Forbes Advisor Best of 2023 Awards, "Best Business
Credit Card", 2023 Moneynet Personal Finance Awards.
Metro Bank Holdings PLC (registered in England and Wales with company number 14387040, registered office: One
Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA) is the listed entity and holding company of Metro Bank PLC.
Metro Bank PLC (registered in England and Wales with company number 6419578, registered office: One Southampton Row,
London, WC1B 5HA) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
and Prudential Regulation Authority. 'Metrobank' is a registered trademark of Metro Bank PLC. Eligible deposits are
protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. For further information about the Scheme refer to the FSCS
website www.fscs.org.uk. All Metro Bank products are subject to status and approval.
Metro Bank is an independent UK bank - it is not affiliated with any other bank or organisation (including the METRO
newspaper or its publishers) anywhere in the world. Please refer to Metro Bank using the full name.
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ISIN: GB00BMX3W479
Category Code: BOA
TIDM: MTRO
LEI Code: 984500CDDEAD6C2EDQ64
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EQS News ID: 2055167
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