Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has appointed Barry Carter as its new CEO, effective 2 January 2024. Carter, who currently serves as the building society’s chief operating officer (COO), will replace current CEO Colin Fyfe, who is stepping down after five years in the role to become the new CEO of Unity Trust Bank. Before joining Hinckley & Rugby Building Society, Carter worked as the COO at HSBC Private Bank and held several senior roles with HSBC. He has also worked as a private banker for RBS Wealth.
Commenting on his promotion, Carter stated that he has been working closely with Fyfe and they have shared a vision and strategy together. He emphasized his focus on developing a customer-centric organization and has plans for growth and efficiency within the society. Hinckley & Rugby Building Society offers a range of savings and mortgage products and has branches in Leicestershire and Warwickshire.