Sara Weller Cbe

Biography

  With a background in retail and associated sectors, including financial services, Sara brings a broad perspective to the Board. She is a strong advocate of customers and of the application of new technology, both of which directly support Lloyds Banking Group’s strategy. Sara has considerable experience of boards at both executive and non-executive level. She has an MA in Chemistry from Oxford University. External appointments: Sara is a Non-Executive Director of United Utilities Group and Chair of their Remuneration Committee as well as the Lead Non-Executive Director at the Department for Work and Pensions, and a Governing Council Member of Cambridge University. She is also the Chairman of the Planning Inspectorate and Board member at the Higher Education Funding Council. Former appointments: Sara is the former Managing Director of Argos. She held various senior positions at J Sainsbury including Deputy Managing Director and served on its Board between January 2002 and May 2004. She was Lead Non-Executive Director at the Department of Communities and Local Government, a Non-Executive Director of Mitchells & Butler and also held senior management roles for Abbey National and Mars Confectionery.

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