Specialist lender Together has appointed former Leeds Building Society chief executive Richard Fearon as a non-executive director, effective from 1 March 2026.
Fearon brings more than 25 years’ experience in retail and mutual banking. He previously served as chief executive officer at Leeds Building Society, where he spent seven years leading the mutual through a period of technological and cultural change.
Before that, he was deputy CEO and chief commercial officer.
Earlier in his career, he held several senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group, including savings pricing and portfolio director, head of Halifax savings and head of business development, mortgages.
Fearon was also a main board member at UK Finance until the end of 2025, where he chaired both the audit and risk committee and the mortgage board. He has additionally served as an advisory board member at Business in the Community, Yorkshire and Humber.
Mike McTighe, chairman of Together, said: “We are delighted to welcome Richard as a valuable addition to the Group Board at Together.
“His deep sector expertise, wide committee experience and strong relationships will supplement the skills and experience of our Board as the Group enters the next stage of its growth story.”
Fearon added: “I am delighted to be joining Together at such an exciting time, as they continue their journey to become the UK’s finance partner of choice.
“Together has an exceptional track record, leading positions in attractive and growing markets and a purpose which strongly resonates with me. I look forward to contributing to their continued success.”
