Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Frances Cassidy (pictured) as its head of strategic and technology partnerships.
Cassidy’s appointment follows the departure of Claire Cherrington in March.
She joins the group from Barclays, where she is currently head of mortgage intermediary partnerships.
Cassidy has driven the national accounts strategy and led the national account teams
across both Barclays and Kensington brands.
She has 20 years’ experience in financial services; starting her career with Chelsea Building
Society before moving into leadership roles with Principality Building Society, Countrywide and
Kensington Mortgages.
She will join Lloyds Banking Group in the summer, and will report directly to Esther Dijkstra,
managing director, intermediaries.
Cassidy said: “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. 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.”
Dijkstra added: “I am delighted to announce Frances’s appointment and wish her a warm welcome to Lloyds Banking Group.
“Frances brings many years of intermediary industry knowledge which will further strengthen my
leadership team and help us innovate and grow for the future.”
