19 February 2026

PRESS RELEASE

Skipton Appointments David Thomas as an Independent Non-Executive Director and

Chair of the Board Risk Committee

Skipton Building Society today announces the appointment of David Thomas as an Independent Non‑Executive Director. David will join the Board with effect from 31 July 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Upon appointment, David will become Chair of the Board Risk Committee, succeeding Denis Hall, who will step down from the Board at the end of July 2026. David will also join the Board Audit Committee and the Board Nominations Committee.

David brings over 40 years' experience across corporate, wholesale and retail banking, risk leadership, governance and regulation. A former Chief Risk Officer, he has chaired multiple bank board risk and audit committees and currently serves as Chair of Toronto Dominion Bank Europe Ltd and Non‑Executive Director and Chair of the Risk Committee at The West Bromwich Building Society, from which he will step down in July 2026.

David has extensive prudential risk expertise, having led major capital, liquidity and regulatory programmes in several systemically important financial institutions.  David is also the Chair of trustees of the Harrogate Homeless Project, a charity dedicated to alleviating homelessness in the North Yorkshire area.

David commented on his appointment

"I am excited to join the Skipton Group and continue working in the mutual sector. Skipton has a strong record giving tangible benefits to its members and making a positive difference in the communities it serves."

Gwyn Burr, Chair of Skipton Building Society, said:

"We are delighted to welcome David to the Board. He brings risk, prudential and governance experience, and his leadership will further strengthen our Board Risk Committee.

On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Denis Hall for his service as Chair of our Board Risk Committee. Denis has played an important role in strengthening our risk governance and stewardship over the past nine years. We are grateful for his dedication."

ENDS

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About Skipton Group

Skipton Group is built on two core foundations: Homes and Money. With over a million members and 1,300 branches, we offer accessible financial advice, mortgages and savings. We are home to the UK's largest estate agency and property group, Connells, which with over 80 estate agency brands, helps over one in ten individuals buy and sell their homes. This gives us unique real time insight into the UK residential mortgage market which we use to help people into homes, help policymakers make better decisions, and help society address the needs of the hardest hit. Skipton Group also includes Skipton Building Society, offshore finance capability via Skipton International, Skipton Business Finance and Jade Software Corporation.

Skipton Group is led by Skipton Building Society, Principal Office: The Bailey, Skipton, BD23 1DN

Skipton Building Society is a member of the Building Societies Association. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, under registration number 153706, for accepting deposits, advising on and arranging mortgages and providing restricted financial advice.