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Part of situation: LHV Bank leadership and regulatory developments (2 clusters)

LHV Bank appoints Damian Thompson as CEO

LHV Bank Damian Thompson Starling Bank CEO appointment SME lending

LHV Bank Limited, the UK subsidiary of AS LHV Group, has appointed Damian Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Thompson is scheduled to join the bank on January 4, 2027. He brings extensive experience in UK banking, including nearly two decades at NatWest Markets and a senior executive role at Starling Bank. During his tenure at Starling, he oversaw the growth of the bank's loan portfolio to over £5 billion and served as CEO of Fleet Mortgages, Starling’s buy-to-let lender.

Under Thompson’s leadership, LHV Bank intends to focus on expanding its lending capabilities, particularly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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AS LHV Group · Damian Thompson · LHV Bank Limited · NatWest Markets · Starling Bank

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LHV Bank appoints former Starling exec as CEO [businesscloud.co.uk]
LHV Bank appoints Damian Thompson as CEO [theintermediary.co.uk]
Damian Thompson to become Chief Executive Officer of LHV Bank Limited [www.globenewswire.com]