Philip Dearing, age 59, was co-opted to be a Non-Executive Director in October 2009 and we are sure that his wealth of experience will be a valuable addition to the Board of The Hanley.

Philip has been working for over 30 years in the financial services sector, first in a mutual bank and more latterly holding senior executive and board positions in a number of building societies. He is to be asked to become a member of the Audit & Compliance Committee where his range of skills and experience within financial services will be most beneficial.

Philip also fulfils the role of Chair of Audit of one of the UK’s leading and largest NHS Primary Care Trusts.