New chief risk officer also joins Market Harborough Building Society
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the appointment of Frances Cassidy (pictured) as its incoming head of strategic and technology partnerships.
She will assume the position in the summer, reporting to managing director for intermediaries Esther Dijkstra. Her appointment follows the departure of Claire Cherrington in March.
Cassidy joins from Barclays, where she currently leads mortgage intermediary partnerships. Her remit there included overseeing national accounts and managing teams across both the Barclays and Kensington Mortgage brands. With two decades of experience in financial services, Cassidy has also held leadership posts at Chelsea Building Society, Principality Building Society, Countrywide, and Kensington Mortgages.
“I am thrilled to be joining Lloyds Banking Group and to be part of a company with such a strong commitment to the UK housing market,” Cassidy said. “It’s an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and collaborate with our strategic partners to deliver exceptional experiences for our mortgage customers and intermediaries. To be joining such an experienced and respected team is a privilege, and I look forward to contributing to the group’s ambitious vision for the future.”
Separately, Market Harborough Building Society has appointed Wendy Fry (pictured below) as chief risk officer, effective June. She will join the executive leadership team.
Fry most recently served as chief risk officer at Heylo Housing, one of the largest shared ownership operators in the UK. Her previous roles include senior risk positions at ING, TSB, Family Building Society, and across the wider financial services and housing sectors. Her career has focused on developing risk frameworks that align with growth and long-term stability.
“I’m excited to be joining a society with such a strong sense of purpose, ambitious plans and great people,” Fry said. “There’s a real energy about the organisation, and I’m looking forward to working alongside colleagues to support its continued success.”
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