Mike began his career with ten years in strategic management consulting, with a focus on Retail and Retail Financial Services. Following a series of leadership roles at ASDA he joined the banking sector and has held senior positions at Lloyds Banking Group, where he was Personal Current Accounts and Credit Cards Director. He was Products and Marketing Director for TSB, at the time the bank launched on the high street.

Mike enjoys hill walking with his family and is an accomplished saxophonist. He’s worn the same pair of lucky cufflinks every day of his working life - they originally belonged to his great grandfather and have his initials – CG – engraved on them.