Alba Bank announces leadership changes

Alba Bank (Alba) has announced that Rod Ashley is stepping down from his role after 6 years in post. Tha Banca Alba (Alba) air ainmeachadh gu bheil Rod Ashley a’ leigeil dheth a dhreuchd às deidh 6 bliadhna san dreuchd. Jonathan Thompson will assume the role of acting CEO to lead the business over the next critical phase, bringing with him extensive start-up and SME banking experience. Dominic Wade also joins the firm as Chief Financial Officer. He joins from Unity Trust Bank, where he held the same role. Gabhaidh Jonathan Thompson an dreuchd mar Cheannard an gnìomh gus an gnìomhachas a stiùireadh thairis air an ath ìre dheatamach, a’ toirt leis eòlas farsaing air tòiseachadh agus bancaireachd SME. Bidh Dominic Wade cuideachd a’ tighinn còmhla ris a’ chompanaidh mar Phrìomh Oifigear Ionmhais. Bidh e a’ tighinn còmhla bho Unity Trust Bank, far an robh an aon dreuchd aige. Rod Ashley said: “I have enjoyed every moment of leading Alba from the early days but now is the right time to step aside. I will be following Alba’s progress over the coming months and wish the team every success.” Thuirt Rod Ashley: “Tha a h-uile mionaid de bhith a’ stiùireadh Alba air còrdadh rium bho na làithean tràtha ach ’s e seo an t-àm airson ceum a ghabhail. Bidh mi a’ leantainn adhartas na h-Alba anns na mìosan a tha romhainn agus a’ guidhe gach soirbheachas don sgioba.” Robert Sharpe, Alba’s Chair, said: “Rod has been a part of the Alba story for 6 years but has decided now is the right time to move onto other interests. He leaves with our thanks and best wishes.” Thuirt Raibeart Sharpe, Cathraiche na h-Alba: “Tha Rod air a bhith na phàirt de sgeulachd na h-Alba airson 6 bliadhna ach tha e air co-dhùnadh gur e a-nis an t-àm ceart airson gluasad gu ùidhean eile. Tha e a’ falbh le ar taing agus ar dùrachd.” Jonathan Thompson, acting CEO, said: “I am delighted to take the reins at Alba and lead the bank through this next critical phase. It is great to have someone of Dom’s calibre alongside me as we take the business forward.” Thuirt Jonathan MacThòmais, an Ceannard an gnìomh: “Tha mi air leth toilichte an t-srian a ghabhail aig Alba agus am banca a stiùireadh tron ​​ath ìre dheatamach seo. Tha e math cuideigin de inbhe Dom a bhith agam còmhla rium agus sinn a’ toirt a’ ghnìomhachas air adhart.”