Debbie Crosbie Explained

Debbie Crosbie
Birth Date:30 March 1970
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Education:University of Strathclyde
Occupation:Banker
CEO, Nationwide Building Society
Term:June 2022–
Predecessor:Joe Garner (businessman)

Debbie Crosbie (born 30 March 1970)[1] is a British banker, and the chief executive of the Nationwide Building Society since June 2022. She was previously the CEO of TSB Bank from May 2019.[2]

Early life

Debbie Crosbie was born and raised in Glasgow, the daughter of an engineer father and a social care manager mother.[3] She attended Boclair Academy and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Strathclyde.[4]

Career

Crosbie started her career in the Prudential graduate training programme, working in the City of London.[3] In 1997, she joined Clydesdale Bank as a project manager, rising to chief operating officer (COO) in January 2015.[2] [3]

In November 2018, TSB Bank announced Crosbie as its new CEO, to succeed Paul Pester in May 2019.[5] [6]

In June 2022, Crosbie succeeded Joe Garner, as chief executive of the Nationwide Building Society.[7]

Personal life

Crosbie is married and has a daughter.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Treanor . Jill . 14 February 2021 . Interview: Will Debbie Crosbie, TSB's boss, soon say adios to Sabadell? . The Sunday Times . subscription . 24 May 2024.
  2. Web site: TSB appoints Debbie Crosbie as new chief in wake of IT meltdown. Julia. Kollewe. Kalyeena. Makortoff. 19 November 2018. the Guardian. 19 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Clydesdale Bank has a proud history of supporting women. scotsman.com. 19 November 2018.
  4. Web site: Executive Profile: Debbie Crosbie . Bloomberg LP . 19 November 2018.
  5. Web site: TSB appoints Debbie Crosbie as new executive after online banking meltdown. 20 December 2018.
  6. Web site: TSB lures rival chief Debbie Crosbie as it fights back from IT fiasco. standard.co.uk. 19 November 2018.
  7. News: Venkataramakrishnan . Siddharth . Nationwide appoints TSB boss Debbie Crosbie as chief executive . 8 June 2022 . The Financial Times . 3 December 2021.