Meet the team

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Executive Director
Tony has over 25 years’ experience as a banker, company director, and policy researcher in sustainability and banking. Born and raised in Dorset, he lives with his family in Devon and when he is not in or on the sea he loves walking the South West Coast Path.  

Non-executive Director
Jane is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience in financial services, over 10 years at Board level. She was formerly the CEO of Cornish-based Peer2Peer lender Folk2Folk. Jane lives in Devon where you can find her rowing on the river 

 Non-executive Director  
Mark is Senior Partner at The Foresight Group, a global management consultancy, and has over 30 years corporate experience in communications and responsible leadership. Born in Cornwall, he lives with his family in Devon where he has been known to tread the boards at Panto time.

 Non-executive Director  
Paul is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, CEO of Blue Cedar Print Works and a former manager at Lloyds Bank. As Chair of Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce, he orchestrated a new venue for the Tor Fair, one of the oldest in the country. He lives in Somerset and is an active participant in local community organisations.  

 Non-executive Director  
Roger has over 40 years of banking and insurance experience with the Trustee Savings Bank, as Chief Executive of Exeter Friendly Society and in a number of non-executive positions. He became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers at the age of 32. Born and raised in Devonport, Roger lives with his wife in west Devon and spends much of his spare time walking on Dartmoor. 

 Non-executive Director  

David also chairs the board of the Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman.  Originally a lawyer in private practice, he became Banking Ombudsman, then Principal Ombudsman with the Financial Ombudsman Service.  He served on legal and accountancy regulators, and advised on financial consumer protection in more than 20 countries.

Head of Operation,Risk & Compliance 

John has over 40 years’ experience in all aspects of retail banking including senior roles in branch and operational management. He has also worked in regulatory compliance in the banking and pensions sectors. John lives in Devon, is a keen sailor and spends much of his spare time sailing in and around Falmouth Bay.

Head of Strategy & Partnerships

Darren has over 25 years’ public and private sector experience in strategy, lending & business development including with Santander (Abbey) where he was part of the team that launched internet bank, cahoot. He was born in London, raised in Milton Keynes but now Cornwall is home for him and his family. When time permits, he likes to paddleboard, play badminton and follow Tottenham Hotspur.

Head of Membership & Engagement

Adrian has worked in financial services roles for the last 30 years. Passionate about leadership, diversity & inclusion and  people development. Alongside working for South West Mutual, he is a leadership coach and mentor. Born and raised in Devon he is proud of his South West roots. Adrian is a newly converted keen runner and when he isn’t running or walking, he enjoys time with his two daughters and social time with friends and family.

Executive Assistant & Project Manager

Annabel has over 10 years PA experience supporting senior management within large international companies and combines this with a wealth of event and hospitality experience. She lives in Devon and spends her spare time doing yoga and enjoying the outdoors.