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NatWest has issued a major announcement for millions of customers - and says it is "effective November 3". NatWest Group has announced major "Directorate Changes" to its customers, owing to it being a public trading company. NatWest, which has branches in Birmingham, said: " NatWest Group plc (‘NWG’) announces the appointment of Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director with effect from 3rd November 2025." Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of NWG, said: “I am delighted to welcome Josh to the NWG Board. Josh brings over three decades of experience in investment banking and capital markets, having advised boards and management teams across a wide range of industries and geographies. READ MORE Rachel Reeves 'looking at' pay-per-mile car tax for 1.3 million drivers "His deep expertise in financial services and strategic advisory will be a valuable asset to the Board, particularly as we continue to pursue our growth ambitions and navigate an evolving market landscape.” Josh is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at the Royal Bank of Canada, and prior to joining RBC in 2009, held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Josh currently serves as Trustee and Investment Committee Chair at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and is an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, City St. George’s, University of London. NatWest added: "There are no further matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8R." It comes after HSBC has hired former NatWest executive David Lindberg as the new boss of its UK business. Mr Lindberg, who was NatWest’s chief executive of retail banking until earlier this year, will take up the role on December 8. He will take over the role from Ian Stuart, who will shift into a new position as group customer and culture director. The appointment of Mr Lindberg is the latest leadership change under chief executive Georges Elhedery, who has spearheaded sweeping changes since taking the top job last year.
