Personal Finance Board.
Together Personal Finance (TPF) comprises the trading companies Together Personal Finance Limited (TPFL) and Blemain Finance Limited (BFL). All companies have common directors. The TPF Board has a majority of independent non-executive directors, with the non-executive directors being the only members of each of the Committees of the Board. The TPF entities are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The Board ensures it has sufficient experience and resources to meet its objectives and to comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual considerations. The Board also ensures that appropriate culture, values, and conduct are embedded within the organisation and fully endorses the Group’s Purpose and Vision.
Personal Finance Board Membership
John Hooper – Chair of the Personal Finance Board
Appointed: 2 January 2020
Role: Chair of the Personal Finance Board
Committee Memberships: Chair of the Risk Committee; member of the Audit Committee, and Remuneration & Nomination Committee.
Skills, experience & contribution:
- Over 20 years’ experience in financial services.
- Expertise in wholesale banking and specialist lending.
- Proven leadership in regulated environments.
John is currently Chair of DigCom UK Holdings Ltd and was previously the Chair of the Cumberland Building Society. He previously held senior roles at National Australia Bank, including CEO of nabCapital and COO of Clydesdale Bank plc.
Jon Hogan – Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed: 16 January 2023
Role: Independent Non-executive Director
Committee Memberships: Chair of the Audit Committee, and Transformation Steering Committee; member of the Risk Committee, and Remuneration & Nomination Committee.
Skills, experience & contribution:
- Over 20 years’ banking and finance experience.
- Expertise in fintech and challenger banking.
- Strong background in financial leadership and governance.
Jon was a founder and Non-executive Director at Bank North and has held roles at Zopa, Atom Bank, and ING Australia. Earlier in his career, he was CFO of ANZ Bank’s Australia Division and Deputy CEO of First Direct.
Gary Beckett – Non-executive Director on Together Personal Finance Board
Appointed: 15 June 2000
Role: Non-executive Director on Together Personal Finance Board
Committee Memberships: Member of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee and Remuneration & Nomination Committee.
Skills, experience & contribution:
- Expertise in financial reporting, treasury, and funding strategies.
- Deep knowledge of specialist lending and Group operations.
- Trusted relationships with investors and banks.
- Experience across multiple senior roles, including CFO and COO.
Gary joined Together in 1994 and became a Board member in 2000. He served as CFO from 2001 to 2018 and interim CEO designate in 2024. He continues to support strategic delivery and treasury activities.
John Barker – Chief Executive Officer, Together Personal Finance
Appointed: 17 October 2024
Role: Chief Executive Officer, Together Personal Finance
Committee Memberships: Member of the Transformation Steering Committee
Skills, experience & contribution:
- Over 18 years’ experience in regulated financial services.
- Expertise in operations, transformation, and executive leadership.
- Proven track record in strengthening governance and executive teams.
John joined Together in 2023 as Group COO and became CEO of Together Personal Finance in October 2024. He previously held senior roles at The Co-operative Banking Group, Capita Regulated Services, and Target Group.
Paul Wilson - Finance Director, Together Personal Finance
Appointed: 22 March 2018
Role: Finance Director, Together Personal Finance
Skills, experience & contribution:
- Over 25 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant.
- Expertise in financial planning, reporting, and governance.
- Strong leadership in regulated financial services.
Paul joined Together in 2018 from Leek United Building Society, where he was Finance Director and Board member. He previously held senior finance roles at the Co-operative Bank.