Executive Leadership Team
Executive Leadership Team
The Group Executive Committee (GEC) of Global Trust Bank comprises the most senior leaders responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and governance of the Bank. The GEC meets fortnightly, typically on alternate Mondays, and is chaired by the Group Chief Executive Officer.
Group Executive Committee Members
| Name | Title | Base Location | Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Richard Haldane | Group Chief Executive Officer | London | 2019 |
| Margaret Chen | Group Chief Financial Officer | London | 2021 |
| Andrew Baxter | Group Chief Operating Officer | London | 2020 |
| Sarah Mitchell | MD, Retail & Personal Banking | London | 2022 |
| James Thornton | MD, Corporate & Institutional Banking | London | 2018 |
| Helena Gruber | MD, Wealth Management & Private Banking | Singapore | 2021 |
| David Okonkwo | MD, Markets & Securities | New York | 2023 |
| Priya Sharma | Group Chief Risk Officer | London | 2020 |
| Thomas Eriksson | Group Chief Technology Officer | London | 2022 |
| Catherine Moreau | Group General Counsel | London | 2019 |
| Robert Kaminski | Group Chief Human Resources Officer | London | 2021 |
Key Responsibilities
Each GEC member holds accountability for their respective function or division and contributes to collective decision-making on the following matters:
- Group strategy development and execution
- Annual budget approval and capital allocation
- Major investment and divestment decisions exceeding GBP 50 million
- Regulatory engagement at group level
- Enterprise-wide risk appetite and tolerance
- Talent and succession planning for senior leadership
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is chaired by Dame Elizabeth Hartley (Non-Executive Chair, appointed 2020). The Board comprises twelve members: four Executive Directors (CEO, CFO, COO, and CRO) and eight Non-Executive Directors. Full Board biographies are published in the Annual Report and on the GTB corporate website.
Executive Office Contact
General enquiries to the Group Executive Office may be directed to:
- Email: group.executive.office@globaltrust.com
- Internal Extension: 1000
- Location: 25th Floor, GTB Tower, 1 Broadgate Circle, London EC2M 1QS
Requests for meetings with GEC members must be submitted through the Executive Office Coordinator, Ms. Laura Fitzpatrick, at least ten business days in advance. All meeting requests should include a brief agenda and the names of attendees.
Delegation of Authority
The GEC operates under a formal Delegation of Authority framework, which specifies approval limits for financial commitments, personnel decisions, and contractual obligations. The current Delegation of Authority matrix is available on the intranet under Corporate Governance > Policies > Delegation of Authority.