Bank boss announces plans to buck trend and open new branches
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBank boss Steve Fletcher closed almost 200 branches while at the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banking networks but is now planning to buck that trend and open new outlets as the CEO of the Stockport-based Vernon Building Society.
Steve joined the specialist mortgage lender, which has six branches in and around Stockport and 90 staff, in 2018. He suceeded Mike Hanson who retired after 21 years at the lender.
Having listened to customers he is determined to carry on providing the face-to-face service they love, The Mirror reports. READ MORE: The moving moment Sara Cox pays tribute to Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 READ MORE: 'Hungover' thug bit girlfriend after she asked him to help with housework Steve said: “We have it in our plan that we will open somewhere next year.
I could see our reach becoming greater. If we were to commit to those communities, I think the communities will commit back to us.” The Vernon, which celebrates its 100th birthday next month, is spending £1.1million on revamping branches.
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