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CEO Designate, Gerald Grimes, has announced his resignation from Cheadle-based lender, Together, after four years leading the business alongside Founder and Group CEO, Henry Moser.
Grimes will step down from his role in Spring 2024 to pursue other personal ambitions. Together has also confirmed it has begun the process or searching for a successor.
Mike McTighe, Chairman of Together commented:
“Gerald has been a valued colleague and senior executive with Together for four years and leaves with the appreciation of the Board for his significant contribution, helping Together deliver continuing success and building a platform for sustainable growth despite the challenging economic backdrop of recent years. He leaves with our best wishes for his future.”
Gerald Grimes was appointed as Group CEO Designate at Together in January 2020 as part of an extended transitional period ahead of Group CEO and founder of the specialist lender, Henry Moser, stepping down.
Prior to joining Together, Grimes boasted over 30 years of financial services experience, including senior roles with major organisations including Barclays, GE Capital, The Funding Corporation, Hitachi Credit and PCF Bank. He also previously served as a board director of the Financial Leasing Association (previously Chairman), as a member of the Bank of England Advisory Board, and has an advisory role with the FCA Small Business Practitioner Board.