David Landen has been named as Hodge’s new CEO, with immediate effect.

Landen is one of Hodge’s longest serving staff members, having joined the Cardiff-based bank in 2002. He has held several roles within the company and was appointed to the board as chief financial officer in 2011, before being named as deputy CEO in January 2019.

Commenting on his appointment, Landen said: "Hodge has a fantastic heritage built over the last 60 years and with its unique ownership structure it enables us to build a sustainable business founded on our commitment to our customers.

“With careful planning and a responsible strategy, I believe we cannot just respond to the challenges created by COVID-19, but really thrive in the new environment. I have a clear vision, focusing on Hodge’s strengths as a specialist lender and savings and annuities business; delivering for our customers through designing great products and providing fantastic customer experiences with Hodge colleagues being key to this success.”

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