What is your career history and what do you do in your
current role?
I've spent over 20 years in the organisation so have done a range of jobs in
Retail Banking, Commercial, Scottish Widows, Group Procurement, International
and, for the last 2 years, Asset Finance. As to my role now, I see I'm here to
provide overall leadership, focus and direction and to support the top team in
trying to get the best out of all our people.
What do you enjoy about your job?
Being out and about in the business and getting a good feel
for what the real issues are. Whilst I have a central London
base near Gresham Street HQ, I try and spend 4 days a week
in our various offices. For me this is about visible leadership
and really "getting under the skin" of the important
issues.
What would you like to do if you did not work for the
Lloyds Banking Group?
I get a lot out of my job and the Group - plenty of challenge
but a lot of satisfaction from ensuring we do the right things
for Asset Finance and the Group. In financial services terms
I'd rather be at LBG than anywhere else - otherwise I'd like
to be running my own business . . . doing what I'm not sure.
Where is your dream destination and why?
Hong Kong is one of my favourite places and I've been
many times. The culture is fascinating, the food incredible -
a real fusion of East and West.
What are the three things you just could not live
without?
My Blackberry, my phone and my PA, Stav!
What is your favourite film?
The original 'Italian Job' with Michael Caine - if nothing else
for the fleet of Mini's and the car chase.
Do you have any hobbies?
Running, although i've just run the London and Edinburgh Marathon's,
so may need a rest!
How would you describe yourself?
Calm but determined . . with a low boredom threshold!
