SIMON’S THE WRIGHT MAN FOR BUSINESS BANKING

Yorkshire Bank has appointed Simon Wright to head up Business & Private Banking in its Central Region. Simon, who has an impressive 23 years service with the bank, takes over with immediate effect from Alan Young, who is retiring.

Simon, 44, joined Yorkshire Bank in 1992 as a Graduate Trainee, since when he has held a number of roles including Regional Director, Strategy and Support Services and Programme Director, Business Banking Transformation and most recently was Head of Customer Banking Operations.

Simon’s remit will cover all Business and Private Banking customers across the Central Region which extends from Northumberland down Chesterfield; the Bank’s core heartland base.  Simon will be working across the whole region but will base himself in York and Leeds. 

Having worked for the Group for over 40 years, including a period in New Zealand, Alan Young, has decided to retire and will leave the Bank in November.  He will now work alongside Simon to ensure a smooth transition.

Paul Shephard, Director of Business & Private Banking, Yorkshire and Clydesdale Banks, said:

“I’d like to congratulate Simon on his new role, he brings with him a wealth of experience across Business & Private Banking and will have an important job driving us forward and ensuring our customers continue to receive the great service they expect from us.

“After more than 40 years with us, Alan will be able to take a well-earned break, and goes with our thanks for all he has done and our best wished for the future.”