RBS appoints Alison Rose as CEO

20th Sep 2019 07:38

(Sharecast News) - Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Alison Rose as its new chief executive officer.
Rose, who will be the bank's first female CEO, is currently deputy CEO of NatWest Holdings. She will take up the position on 1 November, with Ross McEwan set to step down at the end of October.

Rose will be appointed as executive director and CEO on the boards of NatWest Holdings, RBS, National Westminster Bank and Ulster Bank.

She said: "This is an exciting time as we enter a new chapter for this bank. Our industry is facing a series of challenges; from the ongoing economic and political uncertainty to shifts in the behaviour and expectations of our customers, driven by rapid advances in technology.

"It will be my priority to make sure we are ready to meet these challenges and build the best bank for families, businesses and communities. We will be driven with real purpose in our work to help achieve the goals and potential of our customers and be there for them at key moments in their lives."