Susie joined the Board of FCMB Bank (UK) Limited in 2023 and serves as Chair of the Board Audit Committee. Susie brings deep experience of the financial services sector and most recently served as CEO of Tandem Bank, a UK-based digital consumer lender. While at Tandem, Susie led a period of significant growth, including a transformative business acquisition and she developed Tandem’s differentiated strategy at the forefront of the green home revolution. Prior to joining Tandem, Susie served as CEO (and formerly CFO) of BACB plc, an international commercial bank focused on trade finance, structured lending, treasury products, and UK real estate, principally supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Susie spent 14 years in senior leadership positions at Credit Suisse, including as MDR responsible for Business Development across the EMEA Region. Earlier in her career, Susie was a corporate finance specialist and started on the Unilever graduate programme. Susie has a BA(Hons) in Economics, an MBA, and is a qualified accountant. Susie is an experienced Non-Executive Director and also serves on the Board of Chigwell School and has held other NED positions including on the Boards of the Association of Foreign Banks, Young Enterprise, and the University of London School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS). As well as her professional experience with the African continent, Susie has a strong personal connection with East Africa.
