Employee Announcements

Skipton Business Finance announces new Finance Director

Skipton Business Finance has announced Graham Bowie as Interim Finance Director. Graham has been part of the Skipton Building Society Group for just under ten years. During this time Graham has operated at the senior leadership level and gained experience across a number of areas, including Strategy & Planning, Stress Testing, Financial Control, Savings Decision Support, Procurement and Cost Management. Prior to joining the Skipton Building Society Group, Graham spent seven years at Grant Thornton, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant during this period.

Skipton Business Finance announces Chris Platt as Client Services Director

Chris Platt has been promoted to Client Services Director at Skipton Business Finance. Chris has worked within the business for 17 years, previously holding the role of Regional Director.

As Regional Director, Chris was responsible for managing a team both in Manchester and in Skipton. He was also responsible for managing surveys, underwriting and company direction. Chris’s new role will include management of the Leeds operations team. Chris will also look after the EFG scheme at Skipton Business Finance.