Skipton Group has announced the appointment of Susan Fouquier as the next chief executive officer of Skipton International, the Guernsey-based offshore bank and mortgage lender.
The appointment is subject to regulatory approval, with Fouquier set to join the business on 1st September.
She will take over from Jim Coupe, who is retiring later this year after more than 15 years leading the bank. In the interim period, Skipton International’s chief financial officer Jonathan Dell will step in as acting CEO.
Fouquier is currently managing director of institutional banking and head of Guernsey for Royal Bank of Scotland International at NatWest, a role she has held since 2022. She joined NatWest in 2000 and brings over two decades of experience, with particular expertise in offshore financial services across the Channel Islands, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man.
Skipton International is part of the Skipton Group and has mortgage lending in excess of £2bn. It provides Sterling and US Dollar savings accounts and is a major mortgage lender in Guernsey, Jersey and the UK buy-to-let market for expats and overseas residents.
Susan Fouquier said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been appointed chief executive officer of Skipton International. I recognise the strong history in delivering high quality products and services to customers and I believe strongly in the purpose and direction of the organisation. I can’t wait to work closely with the many talented colleagues that are already part of the team.”
Eric Barnett, chair of Skipton International, said: “We’re extremely pleased that Susan has decided to join us here at Skipton International. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the Channel Island banking industry alongside a key passion for colleague engagement, diversity and inclusion. She has a track record for linking purpose and strategy for people and supporting them in bringing this to life for customers. I’m looking forward to working with her on what Skipton International’s next chapter looks like.”
