26 April 2024

British Business Bank appoints Kristen McLeod CBE as Chief Strategy Officer

Written By FinTech Alliance in Banking

British Business Bank appoints Kristen McLeod CBE as Chief Strategy Officer

Kristen joins the BBB from HM Treasury.

 

In brief:

- Kristen served as Advisor to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Growth, Investment and Business since October 2022. That role involves supporting the Chancellor to develop his growth strategy for the UK economy.

- Kristen’s 19-year career in the civil service has included roles as Senior Responsible Officer for the UK Testing Programme which set up the UK’s Covid PCR testing network; Director of Strategy, Performance and Planning at the Department of Health and Social Care; and Principal Private Secretary (Chief of Staff) to the Secretary of State for Health.

- Kristen was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021 for services to life sciences and holds a degree in History and French from University College London.

 

What does this mean?

Kristen McLeod commented: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to drive the strategic direction of the British Business Bank in partnership with the Shareholder, Board and Executive. I look forward to leading the policy, strategy and economics teams, working with the business to deliver the Bank’s strategic objectives of driving sustainable growth, backing innovation, unlocking potential, and working to build the modern, green economy.”

 

Read more here.

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