Health Shield Friendly Society has appointed Graham Berville as its new chair of the board.
He replaces Julie Hansen who has stepped down from the position after five years.
Berville joined the business in March as a non-executive director, with the view to taking over the role of chair from July.
Berville has 40 years of experience working in the financial services sector, and has served as both a non-executive director and chair for numerous mutual and not-for-profit organisations. He is currently the non-executive chair at Furness Building Society.
Health Shield Friendly Society CEO Jacqui Carr said: “[Hansen’s] commitment and leadership have been instrumental in our success.” Carr adds that the society looks forward to working with Berville who brings extensive experience in financial services and a deep understanding of the mutual sector.
