Metro Bank appoints Marc Page as Chief Financial Officer

Metro Bank announces that Marc Page has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Marc will join Metro Bank and the Board on 2 September 2024, subject to regulatory approval.

Marc has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services roles in Barclays, HBOS and Lloyds Banking Group. He joins from Barclays where he has held a number of senior positions since joining in 2017. He was most recently CFO of Kensington Mortgages following its acquisition by Barclays in 2023; and non-executive Director of Clydesdale Financial Services, also part of Barclays, having previously been its CFO.

Commenting on the appointment, Daniel Frumkin, CEO said:

“Marc brings deep financial expertise and understanding of the banking sector, including a wealth of knowledge and experience across retail banking, distribution and product management. Marc’s experience and leadership skills will help drive our strategy and growth ambitions to be the number one community bank putting our customers and communities centre-stage.”

Marc Page said:

“I am looking forward to joining Metro Bank. Having strengthened the foundations for future sustainable growth, the bank is well-placed to grow its assets significantly as it focuses on SMEs, corporate customers and local businesses with its special brand of relationship banking.”

Cristina Alba Ochoa will continue to act as interim CFO until Marc’s appointment becomes effective and will continue to work with Marc to facilitate an orderly transition.

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