Leeds Building Society has appointed John Hunt as a non-executive director.

Hunt (pictured) joins the Society Board with immediate effect, alongside five executive directors and seven non-executive directors, led by chairman Robin Ashton.

He has held a number of senior risk management positions and his recent consultancy activities in the financial services sector include advisory work for Danske Bank.

His 38-year career in financial services has included roles with Yorkshire Bank, TSB Group plc, Deutsche Bank AG and Royal Bank of Scotland plc, and he is a joint founding member of the Global Credit Data Consortium.

Hunt said: “I am delighted to be joining the board of Leeds Building Society and using my skills at a time of ongoing investment in the business to further develop the service proposition, support growth and provide long-term value to a growing membership.”

Ashton added: “This latest appointment of John Hunt as a non-executive director further strengthens the expertise and experience across our board.

“John has enjoyed a successful career and has held senior credit and risk management positions for leading international banks and brings to the Society extensive knowledge and experience in portfolio management, risk reporting, credit policy and retail banking.”