We’re excited to share that Lisa Parry has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of The Money Co-op.
Lisa joins us at a key moment in our journey, as we continue to grow and evolve following our recent rebrand. With a strong background in financial services and a real passion for people-first finance, Lisa is ready to lead The Money Co-op into its next chapter.
Lisa has spent nearly 20 years working in financial services, with senior roles at The Co-operative Bank, Nationwide Building Society, Yorkshire Building Society and HBOS. She’s led everything from digital transformation projects to new savings products, always with a focus on making money matters simpler and more accessible for customers.
And, Lisa already knows us well. She’s been a volunteer director on our board since 2020, helping shape our strategy and championing the needs of our members. Now, as CEO, she’ll be leading the team and driving forward our mission to offer ethical, affordable financial services that put people before profit.
Here’s what Lisa had to say:
“I’m incredibly proud to step into this role. I’ve seen first-hand the difference The Money Co-op makes – whether it’s helping someone build up their savings, or offering a fair and affordable loan when it’s really needed. I’m looking forward to building on those strong foundations and growing our impact even further.”
Lisa takes over from Matt Bland, who led the organisation through a major period of change and growth – including our rebrand from The Co-op Credit Union. Matt left in May to become Chief Executive of ABCUL, the Association of British Credit Unions.
With Lisa now at the helm, we look forward to continuing our work to support members, grow our community and champion fairer finance for all.
