After a long and successful career, Ian Wilson (pictured), head of Halifax Intermediaries and Scottish Widows Bank, is retiring this year.
Wilson has said his intention is to leave on 8th of April 2022.
He joined Halifax as a cashier in Aberdeen over 40 years ago. During his career he spent time as a business development manager, before becoming head of sales for Halifax Intermediaries in 2007.
In 2019, he took over responsibility for Scottish Widows Bank, becoming head of Halifax Intermediaries and Scottish Widows Bank. He has been leading the business development teams for both brands ever since.
Under his leadership Halifax Intermediaries cemented its position as the market-leading mortgage lender and been recognised with multiple awards.
He was instrumental in delivering Product Transfers to brokers, launching Scottish Widows Later Life, as well as successfully managing both brands through the pandemic.
A full search and recruitment process is now underway.
Esther Dijkstra, managing director intermediaries, Lloyds Banking Group, said: “Ian has had a long, loyal and successful career with the business. Much of where we are now is due in no small part to the role Ian has played.
“On behalf of Lloyds Banking Group and his team, I want to thank Ian for his leadership, and I wish him the very best for a well-earned and enjoyable
retirement.”
Wilson added: “I have had a long career with the Group, having joined Halifax when it was still a building society, and the time is now right for something new. I will be leaving behind a great many colleagues and friends made over my 40 years, who I know share my desire to see the business go from strength to strength. I wish them all the best for the future.”
