Leek United hires finance director

Broadbent has over 15 years’ experience in financial services, including positions at board and executive level. His most recent role was chief risk officer at Wesleyan Bank, a lender which he originally joined as head of finance in 2013.

Leek United hires finance director

Leek United Building Society has appointed Rob Broadbent as finance director.

Broadbent (pictured) has over 15 years’ experience in financial services, including positions at board and executive level. His most recent role was chief risk officer at Wesleyan Bank, a lender which he originally joined as head of finance in 2013.

He said: “I am passionate about the value that a modern mutual can bring to its members. Leek United is a financially strong and ambitious regional building society, creating a great canvas on which to work and build for the future.

“I look forward to working with the team at Leek United, to ensure the society continues to provide great value products and services to its members, rewarding career opportunities for its employees and support to the local community.”

Broadbent has experience in other senior positions including two years as financial controller for Al Rayan Bank, followed by a similar role at Melton Mowbray Building Society.

Born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, he gained a B.Sc. in Physics at Durham University, before qualifying as a chartered accountant.