Background and experience
Current appointments: Chair of Experian plc (until 22 July 2026), Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chair of Nationwide Building Society
Background and experience:
Mike was Group Chief Executive Officer of LV= Group from 2006 until 2016, during which time he grew the organisation into a significant player in the life and general insurance market.
Before that, Mike was with Barclays plc for more than 20 years, holding a number of senior roles, most recently as Managing Director, UK Retail Banking.
Mike was previously a non-executive director of NatWest Group plc (where he Chaired its Group Sustainable Banking Committee and sat on the Group Performance and Remuneration Committee). He was also previously a non-executive director of the Association of British Insurers and Chair of Aegon UK.
Mike was appointed Independent Non‑Executive Director and Deputy Chair of Nationwide Building Society, Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank from 1 April 2026, with an expected transition to Chair on 16 July 2026, subject to approval at Nationwide’s AGM on 15 July 2026. Following Nationwide’s acquisition of Virgin Money in October 2024, the three entities operate under an integrated governance structure with aligned meetings, making this a single appointment for governance purposes. Nationwide is a mutual organisation owned by its members. Mike will stand down as Chair of Experian plc and leave the Experian Board effective 22 July 2026.
Year appointed: 2023.