Wesleyan appoints two new Non-Executive Directors

Wesleyan has appointed Donald MacLean and Noland Carter as Non-Executive Directors, strengthening its Board with significant expertise in business transformation, wealth management and investment governance.

Donald has over 25 years’ experience in financial services, having held senior leadership positions at AIG Life, Engage Mutual Assurance, Reinsurance Group of America and HSBC, where he led major transformation and growth initiatives.

Donald is also a Non-Executive Director at The Exeter, a fellow financial mutual.

Noland is a senior executive with 38 years' experience in wealth and asset management, having held CEO and Chief Investment Officer roles. His expertise spans investment strategy, management and governance.

Having held positions at global institutions including Handelsbanken, Rothschild & Co, and Barclays, Noland now serves on the boards of a range of organisations, including independent investment house T Bailey Asset Management, where he is Chair.

Additionally, Rita Bajaj and Gary Dixon have stepped down from the Wesleyan Board, having made valuable contributions during their time as Non-Executive Directors.

Ian Gladman, Chair of Wesleyan, said: "We are delighted to welcome Donald and Noland to the Board. Their experience will bring valuable challenge, insight and perspective as we continue to evolve our business, strengthen our wealth management offering and build on our longstanding commitment to serving doctors, dentists and educators.

"Their appointment comes at an important time for Wesleyan. Donald and Noland will help us continue developing our services around the changing needs of our customers and members, while staying true to our mutual purpose of creating brighter financial futures.

"I also want to thank Rita and Gary for their service on our Board. Their contribution has helped us to build a strong platform for the next chapter of growth."

Donald added: "It’s an exciting moment to be joining Wesleyan, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Board to support Wesleyan’s strategy and help deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for its members."

Noland added: "Wesleyan has a clear opportunity to build on its specialist proposition while further enhancing its wealth management offering. I'm looking forward to helping the mutual in its next stage of transformation."