Marc Goldberg, the long-serving chief executive of sales and distribution at Together Financial Services, is to retire in December 2026 after a 38-year tenure that helped shape the business into one of the UK’s most prominent non-bank lenders.
Goldberg (pictured) will step down from the Group Board at the end of this month as part of a planned succession process. His responsibilities will be gradually assumed by chief commercial officer Ryan Etchells, who takes on an expanded role from 1 July. Etchells and Goldberg will work together over the next 18 months to ensure a smooth transition.
The announcement comes alongside a series of senior appointments that Together says will strengthen its leadership team as the group positions itself for future growth.
Cheryl Brough will join as chief people officer from 1 August, bringing HR leadership experience from roles at Prima Assicurazioni in Italy, Provident Financial Group and Cabot Credit Management. Dave Sutherland has been named chief operating officer, effective from 1 July. He was most recently group director of business efficiency and interim UK CEO at Bank of Ireland, and previously held senior operational roles at Arrow Global, GE Capital and Santander UK.
Meanwhile, Candice Lott has been appointed chief marketing officer. She will take up the post on 30 June, following her time running digital consultancy We Are The Digital Type, where she worked with brands including easyJet and the Post Office. Her earlier career includes senior marketing roles at Thomas Cook, Compare the Market, Greene King and Nando’s.
Richard Rowntree, Together’s group chief executive officer, said: “I also thank Marc for his outstanding contribution to Together over the last 38 years. It has been a great pleasure to work with him and I am sure he will continue to be a good friend and supporter of the Group into the future.”
Mike McTighe, chairman of Together, paid tribute to Goldberg’s long service, adding: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Marc for his outstanding contribution and dedication to Together and for his support as a member of the Group Board. At a personal level, I would like to thank Marc for his help and guidance over many years and wish him all the best for the future.”
