The Coventry Building Society has announced that Iraj Amiri, currently a member of the Regulatory Decisions Committee at the Financial Conduct Authority, will join the board as a non-executive director (NED), subject to regulatory approval.

Amiri has had a long career as a partner at Deloitte LLP, becoming head of the Internal Audit Group and Enterprise Risk Management Group – also undertaking during this time a role as global head of internal audit with Schroders plc on a secondment basis.

In addition to his current role at the Financial Conduct Authority, he holds a number of non-executive board positions with public and member organisations covering auditing, investments and pensions.

Gary Hoffman, chair of Coventry Building Society, said: “I am delighted to announce, subject to regulatory approval, Iraj’s appointment as non-executive director of Coventry Building Society. He is a recognised expert in his field, with a wealth of knowledge and experience which will be invaluable as the Society continues to grow for the benefit of our members.”