“Delivering great financial outcomes and excellent service to our members is very important to me and I believe this is the key to the long-term sustainability of the Society. In 2023, with high inflation, cost of living crises and high interest rates, the Society had to make challenging decisions to achieve a delicate balance between great outcomes for its savers and borrowers as well as investing in our communities, our colleagues and the Society's infrastructure to create a long-term sustainable business.
This was achieved by putting members at the heart of all our decision making and I am very proud of what we delivered. As Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) champion on the Board, I am very conscious of long-term sustainability and will continue to focus on Putting Members First, supporting our communities, colleagues and doing our bit for the environment."
Shamira Mohammed
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board
May 2019
Committee membership
Member of the Board Audit Committee and Renumeration Committee.
Experience
Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience within the financial services sector. Currently Group Chief Accounting Officer at Athora, an insurance and reinsurance group focused on the pensions and insurance market. Previous executive roles at Aviva plc and Phoenix Group plc including Finance Director for the Phoenix Life Division and Finance Acquisition Director.
External appointments
Group Chief Accounting Officer, Athora.
“I am so proud to be part of an organisation that puts its members at the heart of all decision-making. We are focused on giving our members excellent service and long-term value but we don’t stop there, we also ensure we take care of our colleagues, our communities and wider society.
At a time when many people are facing economic challenges, our social purpose is more important than ever. We’re delivering programmes that target homelessness and access to housing, support young people in preparing for work, and help people experiencing isolation and vulnerability. We are also continuing to evolve and transform our Society by investing in technology – not only to upgrade our own systems, but to give our members better digital capabilities. All this is key to the long-term sustainability of our Society.”
