The Newcastle Building Society has announced that Michele Faull will join its board as a non-executive director.

Faull (pictured) has spent 15 years in senior levels in finance and risk within the financial services industry, including chief financial officer at the Coventry Building Society.

She has also had roles with the Nationwide Building Society, Aviva, PwC – where she was a partner – and IT services provider, ICL.

Faull spent nine years as trustee and treasurer of the Bow Arts Trust and mentored for The Aspire Foundation, which supports women’s development internationally. She currently serves on Coventry Cathedral’s finance committee.

She said: “Newcastle Building Society’s purpose, commitment to its members and growth ambitions are exciting. I’m looking forward to being able to support and drive the group’s commitments and delivery of its ambitions for future growth and success, and, most importantly, making a positive impact on its region.”

Phil Moorhouse, the Newcastle’s chairman, added: “Michele brings significant building society knowledge along with senior level finance and risk skills. She also has a passion for giving back and for helping others succeed and we look forward to her contribution as a Board member for the North East’s largest building society. ”