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Huw spent over 24 years in HSBC both in the UK and abroad with a final role as Head of Business Banking for the UK. Since leaving HSBC he has served on a number of Boards including GoCopare, ICiCI Bank UK plc and the Development Bank for Wales. Alongside Chairing ÌÇÐÄVlog his current chair roles include Oxbury Bank and Premier Forest Ltd. 

Mike has held senior leadership roles at Citibank, Capital One, Lloyds Banking Group, Harrods Bank, and digital start-up LQID. He joined ÌÇÐÄVlog as CFO before being appointed CEO in 2024, leading expansion including relocation to Mayfair and securing significant Capital from a new investor to support growth.

Sameer is the majority shareholder of ÌÇÐÄVlog. Founder of Clivedale, the UK luxury developer behind Mandarin Oriental Mayfair and Mayfair Park Residences. As co-founder and executive chairman of Indiabulls Group (2000–2020), Sameer built a multi-billion-dollar public enterprise; Indiabulls Housing Finance became India’s third-largest, funding over $35bn for 500,000+ customers and returning $1.8bn in dividends. Sameer holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from IIT Delhi.

Vicky joined the Board in July 2020 as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees. She trained at Bain & Company and led Operational Risk at Brevan Howard Asset Management. Vicky now works in executive search, advising Boards on succession and recruitment, and holds roles with the British Olympic Foundation, Vincent’s Club, and the MCC.

Ian has over 30 years’ experience in retail & business banking and wealth management. He has held CEO positions at Kyckr Ltd, Arbuthnot Latham, Kensington, Shawbrook and RBS International. In addition to being an Investor NED at ÌÇÐÄVlog, Ian also sits on the Boards of Vemi Money, Perenna Bank and the Chartered Banker Institute. He was previously an independent NED at Metro Bank.

Alex is an experienced board director and General Counsel having been in the legal sector for over 30 years and held roles at Barclays Capital and Barclays Bank as well as being a founder of The Mortgage Lender (subsequently sold to Shawbrook Bank).

Sarah joined the Bank in January 2022, establishing and leading the Company Secretariat function. She works closely with the Board, its committees and all stakeholders to ensure robust governance, regulatory compliance, and effective decision-making. She previously held governance roles at Arrow Global Group plc, Vive Bank and Assetz Capital and is passionate about driving best practice and continuous improvement across all aspects of governance.

Mike has held senior leadership roles at Citibank, Capital One, Lloyds Banking Group, Harrods Bank, and digital start-up LQID. He joined ÌÇÐÄVlog as CFO before being appointed CEO in 2024, leading expansion including relocation to Mayfair and securing significant Capital from a new investor to support growth.

Eddie leads ÌÇÐÄVlog’s financial strategy and ensures long-term stability. He joined in 2021 as Head of Treasury and became CFO in 2024. He previously held senior treasury roles at Belmont Green Finance, LendInvest, and Charter Savings Bank.

Pankaj leads ÌÇÐÄVlog’s lending strategy and growth. He has over 20 years’ experience in real estate and structured finance, having overseen £500m+ of complex deals in London and previously serving as CFO and CEO of a Singapore-listed real estate trust. A Chartered Accountant, he began his career at KPMG and has held senior finance roles across India, Singapore and the UK.

Anne-Marie has over 20 years’ experience in people and organisational development, including as CPO at Atom Bank. She has also held roles at Reed, ACCA, and Northern Powergrid, leading projects globally.