Skipton International has appointed two new non-executive directors to its board, bringing additional experience in banking, governance and risk management.

Heather Lauder has joined as chair of the remuneration committee, while Andrew Brook has been appointed chair of the board audit and risk committee.

Lauder (pictured, left) brings more than three decades of experience in retail and business banking, having held senior positions at RBS, NatWest, Tesco Bank, Northern Rock, Virgin Money and the Co-operative Bank.

She is currently chair of DSW Capital and also serves as a non-executive director at Zurich Assurance and on the Legal & General Independent Governance Committee.

A trustee of the Steve Morgan Foundation, she specialises in customer strategy, distribution, digital transformation, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering and risk.

Brook (pictured, right) also brings over 30 years’ experience in financial services, spanning banking, private equity and hedge funds. He spent 25 years with PwC, including leading its asset management and banking practice in Bermuda, and has since taken on a number of non-executive roles across audit, risk, remuneration and investment committees.

Lauder said: “Skipton International has an enviable reputation for putting customers at the centre of its strategy. I look forward to supporting the board in ensuring our reward frameworks remain aligned with both our values and long-term ambitions.”

Brook added: “Strong governance and risk management are the bedrock of sustainable financial institutions. I am pleased to bring my experience to Skipton International’s board and to contribute to the continued resilience and success of the business.”