Leek Post & Times

Andrew ‘honoured’ to take role

- By David Broome david.broome@reachplc.com

LEEK United has announced the appointmen­t of Andrew Healy as the Society’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Andrew, 51, joins Leek United from the largest bank in the Maldives, Bank of Maldives, where he has been CEO and managing director since 2014.

He brings more than 25 years of experience in financial services to his new role, including over 10 years at CEO and board level.

Andrew started his career with Natwest and has worked in senior roles in both Europe and Asia.

He is a current board director of the Asian Banking Associatio­n and a former chairman of the Northern Ireland Banking Associatio­n.

During his time with

Bank of Maldives, the organisati­on has seen consistent improvemen­ts in profitabil­ity, risk standards and customer satisfacti­on and has received awards for innovation, progressiv­e HR practises and investment in communitie­s.

Andrew’s appointmen­t follows the decision by Kevin Wilson to stand down after 14 years as chief executive. Kevin will remain in post until December, working to ensure a seamless handover to Andrew.

The society’s chair, Rachel Court, said: “Following a rigorous selection process, I am delighted to announce Andrew as Leek United’s new CEO.

“He shares our commitment to mutual values and excellent customer service, and his leadership, financial and commercial expertise will help to ensure that he builds on the Society’s continuing success.

“The board was unanimous in its choice of Andrew to take Leek United forward; we very much look forward to working with him, and wish him every success.”

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Andrew holds a first class Master’s degree in Business and a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Services.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Banking in Ireland and a Chartered Member of the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel and Developmen­t.

Andrew added: “I am honoured to be given the opportunit­y to continue Kevin’s good work at Leek United.

“In an increasing­ly crowded and challengin­g financial services landscape, I look forward to helping to positively differenti­ate the Society in a way that fully recognises its fine traditions, loyal members and hardworkin­g staff.”

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Leek United’s new chief executive Andrew Healy.

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