The Newcastle Building Society has appointed David Samper as its new chief financial officer.

With over 20 years’ experience as a chartered accountant, Samper (pictured) has held  senior roles across a number of multinational organisations in the UK and abroad, including  RBS, Ulster Bank, and most recently at Sainsbury’s Bank as its interim chief financial officer.

He will lead an experienced team in Newcastle, with responsibility for end to end finance, treasury and legal departments. He also joins the board of the society with immediate effect.

He said: “I am delighted to have joined Newcastle Building Society at such an exciting time as we shape the next strategic chapter of this successful growing business. 

“I have a real passion for placing customers at the heart of all decisions and where better to continue this than at the North East’s biggest building society which is committed to its communities, its branch network and to continuing its digital evolution.”

Andrew Haigh, chief executive of the Newcastle Building Society, added: “I am delighted to welcome David to our senior executive team. He brings first class strategic financial management expertise and will make a significant contribution to helping our society continue to grow and thrive against a backdrop of intense competition and economic uncertainty.  

“David will play a key role in helping to deliver our ambitious plans for the future and our ongoing investment in our region.”