Newcastle Building Society has announced the appointments of Amanda Shepherd and Professor Moorad Choudhry to its board of directors.

Shepherd was appointed chief operating officer (COO) at the Society in 2024, and as a member of the group’s executive team, leads the operations, processing, technology and change functions.

As executive director on the board, Shepherd brings over 30 years’ experience working in the financial sector.

Choudhry joins the Society as non-executive director (NED) and brings with him over 30 years’ experience in the financial services sector, working across a wide range of bank operating models and business cultures.

Beforehis appointment to the Newcastle Building Society board Choudhry held senior roles at Loughborough Building Society, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Europe Arab Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank among others.

James Ramsbotham, chair of the board at Newcastle Building Society said: “Amanda’s expertise and vision will be instrumental in delivering our programme of strategic change, and Moorad’s NED experience and strength of leadership will add tremendous value to the board in helping to inform the Newcastle Building Society Group’s future growth and success.

“Both appointments will help drive greater value for members and delivery of the Society’s purpose to connect our communities with a better financial future.”