Polly Williams

Appointed

Non-Executive Director in March 2015

Skills and experience

Polly has a wealth of relevant experience, including roles with particular responsibility for audit and risk oversight, and is a chartered accountant. Previously, Polly was a Partner at KPMG, with responsibility for the Group Audit of HSBC Group plc. Polly has significant, recent and relevant financial experience which is invaluable in her role as Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee. She actively engages with senior management outside of the Board meeting cycle.

Previous appointments

Polly’s previous Non-Executive Directorships include TSB Banking Group plc, Worldspreads Group plc, APS Financial Limited, Z Group plc, National Counties Building Society (as Chairman), Scotiabank Ireland Limited and Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited.

Current external appointments

Polly is a Non-Executive Director of RBC Europe Limited and XP Power Limited, and serves as a Trustee of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.