Leeds Building Society on Thursday detailed more board changes following its announcement on Tuesday that CEO Richard Fearon is taking a temporary break from the mutually-owned business so he can “prioritise family time and making the most of a new baby due in October.”
The society also said on Tuesday that Annette Barnes, its Senior Independent Director, will act as Interim CEO, subject to regulatory approval.
In April this year, Leeds Building Society said it was searching for a new chief financial officer after current CFO Andy Conroy announced he “will now be seeking his next career challenge.”
On Thursday, Leeds said: “Following the announcement on 24th June 2025, which referred to Richard Fearon (CEO) taking a few months away from work, the Board has agreed the appointment of Neil Fuller (existing Board Risk Committee Chair) to be the Interim Senior Independent Director and Pam Rowland (NED) to be the Interim Chair of Remuneration Committee.
“Both will be subject to regulatory approval and will act as interims whilst the previous role holder, Annette Barnes, will stand in as Interim CEO (also subject to regulatory approval).”