In his new role, Lewis will be responsible for credit and operational risk in addition to the ownership of the Society’s residential lending policy.

Before joining Leeds, he spent three years in charge of the credit risk department at Skipton Building Society.

Gary Mitchell, general manager finance and risk at Leeds, said: “Neil is taking up a key role at the Society, and his wealth of experience within his area of expertise, built up within major financial organisations, will prove to be a great addition to the Society and an asset to our strong business moving forward.”