NS&I Chairman's term extended
Martin Gray joined NS&I’s board as a Non-executive Director on 1 January 2005. He became Chairman in September 2009.
Non-Executive members of NS&I’s board ensure a sound strategy is in place to meet the organisation’s remit. They also act as an external source of advice, maintaining risk control and ensuring NS&I’s links with its strategic partner remain open and transparent.
Jane Platt, Chief Executive, NS&I, said:
“Martin Gray is an outstanding Chairman, providing NS&I with experienced leadership and stability. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Martin as we deliver NS&I’s modernisation programme whilst maintaining our extremely high levels of customer satisfaction.”
Notes to Editors
Martin Gray
Martin Gray joined NS&I as a Non-executive Director in January 2005 and was appointed Chairman of the board from September 2009. He is also Non-executive Chairman of The Evolution Group plc. He was Chief Executive of NatWest UK between 1992 and 1999, and has held a number of board-level appointments within the financial services industry, including NatWest Bank Group, MasterCard Inc Global board and Visa European board.
- The current NS&I board members are:
Martin Gray – Non-executive Director and Chairman of the board
David Hulf – Non-executive Director
Simon Ricketts – Non-executive Director
Sir John de Trafford Bt. – Non-executive Director
Sam Beckett – Director of Fiscal Policy, HM Treasury
Sarah Tebbutt – Debt and Reserves Management Team Leader, HM Treasury
Jane Platt – Chief Executive
Mike Chilton – Director, Finance and Risk
Peter Cornish – Director, Customer Offer
Julian Hynd – Director, Change and Strategy Support
Gillian McGrattan – Director, People and Environment
Steve Owen – Director, Channel Delivery and Management
John Prout – Director, Customer Sales and Retention
About NS&I
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is one of the largest savings organisations in the UK with more than £100 billion invested on behalf of almost 27 million customers. NS&I is both a government department and an Executive Agency of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Its origins can be traced back to the Post Office Savings Bank, established in 1861. When customers invest in NS&I products, they are lending to the Government. In return the Government pays interest, stock market linked returns or prizes for Premium Bonds. We offer 100% security on all deposits.