Skipton Group announced that, after more than 15 years as CEO of its Channel Islands bank Skipton International, Jim Coupe will retire in 2025.
“Jim has been a driving force behind the growth of Skipton International since its inception following the merger of Skipton Guernsey and Scarborough Channel Islands in 2009,” said Skipton Group.
“Part of the Skipton Group, Skipton International is one of the largest lenders of its kind with mortgage lending surpassing £2bn.
“The award-winning bank provides a range of Sterling and US Dollar savings products for private and corporate savers.
“In addition to being a leading mortgage lender in Guernsey and Jersey, the bank also provides mortgages on UK buy-to-let property for expats and residents overseas.
“Jim’s experience has been instrumental in the growth of the bank. During his tenure Skipton International has seen innovation in products including the UK buy-to-let proposition.
“The bank has seen strong growth in customer numbers – with Skipton International now supporting customers in over 100 countries.”
Skipton Group CEO Stuart Haire said: “I’d like to thank Jim for his 15-year service to Skipton International and to the Skipton Group.
“During this time and thanks to his significant contribution, Skipton International has grown to be one of the largest lenders of its kind.
“Jim has been an active member of island life on Guernsey, and I have no doubt he’ll remain so in his well-earned retirement.”
Coupe will remain in his role until the summer of 2025, with work already underway on finding his successor.
Skipton Group comprises Skipton Building Society (home finance and money businesses), Connells Group (estate agency and property services), Skipton Business Finance, Skipton International, and Jade Software (database and AI company).
Skipton Building Society has over one million members and 82 branches. Connells Group has over 1,200 estate agency branches and is the UK’s largest estate agency and property services provider. Skipton Group employs around 18,000 people.