New BSA Chairman wants a strong mutual sector

by Aaron Strutt

May 11 2012

David Webster, Chief Executive of the Hanley Economic Building Society, has been elected as Chairman of the Building Societies Association (BSA) for 2012/13. He replaces Peter Griffiths, Chief Executive, of the Principality Building Society with immediate effect.  Mr Griffiths has held the post for the past year.

Commenting on his election as BSA Chairman, David Webster said: "The continued pressure on the UK economy and the fall-out from the financial crisis are still clearly having an impact on consumers, the financial services industry and the country as a whole.  At this time and with the UK public feeling the pinch, the role and opportunity for a trusted, customer-focused mutual sector in financial services has never been greater.”

March 11, 2012