Engage Mutual has appointed Carol Ritchie to the role of interim finance director.

She will temporarily replace incumbent finance & operations director Peter Burrows, who has taken-up the position of acting chief executive following Andrew Haigh’s decision to step-down from the mutual.

A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Institute of Taxation, Richie has worked extensively in senior finance roles in both the mutual and financial services sectors for more than 20 years, including recent assignments at Co-op Banking Group and Royal Liver.

She said: “I am pleased to be joining Engage Mutual and I look forward to using my experience and making a positive contribution to the future of the organisation.”

Burrows added: “I’m delighted to welcome Carol to Engage Mutual. Her skills, knowledge and understanding of the mutual sector make her a valuable addition to the team.”