Yorkshire Building Society has appointed a former member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Kate Barker, as a Non-executive Director with effect from 5 November 2010.
Kate, 53, was previously on the Board of the Society and stepped down when she became a member of the MPC in 2001, where she remained a committee member until May 2010. Prior to her appointment to the MPC, she was Chief Economic Adviser to the CBI. As well as her background in the economic and financial sectors, she has a tremendous insight into the housing market; being the author of policy reviews for the previous government on housing supply and on planning. Previously a Board member of the Housing Corporation, she is now on the board of one of its successor bodies, the Homes and Communities Agency. In 2006 she was awarded a CBE for services to social housing.
Ed Anderson, Chairman of Yorkshire Building Society said "I’m delighted to welcome Kate back to the Board of the Society. Her extensive experience will be an asset to our Board and I very much look forward to working with her."
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