LONDON, July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Paul Pester, one of
the most accomplished and experienced banking executives in the
United Kingdom, recently joined
Oliver Cummings on the "Enter the
Boardroom With Nurole" podcast to discuss his remarkable career
journey and share invaluable insights into effective board
engagement and leadership.
With over 25 years at the forefront of disrupting and leading
consumer financial services businesses, Pester has served in
numerous high-profile roles, including CEO of Virgin Money,
managing director at Santander UK during the banking crisis, group
CEO at TSB Banking Group, founder and executive chair of fintech
startup Loop, chair of Tandem Bank and co-founder and nonexecutive
director of fintech accelerator Archie.
In a candid and wide-ranging conversation spanning nearly two
hours, Pester provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at his time on
various boards, from the early days at Virgin Money with its
rotating chairmanship, to the intense pressures faced during the
TSB IT migration crisis to his current role at Tandem Bank as it
looks to build the U.K.'s greener digital bank. His unique
perspective as a former CEO, current chair, and nonexecutive
director offers valuable lessons for aspiring and experienced
leaders and board members alike.
A central theme throughout the discussion is the importance of
board members truly understanding the core business model and
"connective tissue" that drives their organisation's success.
Pester emphasises the need for directors to go beyond
"surface-level" reviews and actively immerse themselves in the
operations, competitors, and customer experiences.
"If any listeners have made it all the way through this they
will see a theme of the importance of understanding the connective
tissue and how the business you're working with functions," Pester
states. "Get out and visit the operations sites, get out and talk
to customers, get out and really understand your competitors."
Pester also provides insights into nurturing boardroom culture,
aligning values with organisational purpose, and preparing for
crisis scenarios through simulations and prioritising mental
health. His authenticity and vulnerability in sharing personal
experiences, both triumphs and challenges, makes for a truly
engaging listen.
"Paul's wisdom and experience really shines through in this
incredible conversation," said Oliver
Cummings, CEO of Nurole and host of the podcast. "From his
unique vantage points at Virgin, Santander, TSB and more, he offers
actionable insights that any board member or aspiring director can
apply to raise their game."
The full "Enter the Boardroom" episode featuring Paul Pester is available now on all major
podcast platforms. Listeners are encouraged to tune in for an
honest, educational, and utterly fascinating look at board
leadership through the eyes of one of the industry's most respected
voices.
Nurole is a leading board search specialist, disrupting
traditional models of board appointments. Its "Enter the Boardroom"
podcast supports current and future board members by giving them
access to board leaders, shining a light on the best practices and
learnings of guests and the wealth of their experiences.
About
"Enter the Boardroom With Nurole": Hosted by
Oliver Cummings of Nurole, the
"Enter the Boardroom" podcast helps you become stronger board
members and candidates through conversations with board leaders and
world-class academics.
For more information, visit:
nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom
Contact: Andrew
Pyle
Director, 56 Degrees
North
andrew.pyle@56degreesnorth.co.uk
+44
07771 359 482
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