She brings financial, operational and advisory experience to the role, and will also sit on audit, risk and remuneration committees.
Bickerstaff is a finance director and worked closely with FTSE 100 groups including Barclays, Legal and General and Marks & Spencer.
She said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Hodge and really looking forward to working alongside my colleagues on the board to support the continued development and progression of the organisation.”
Penny’s appointment is the latest in a series of changes to the board at Hodge following the retirement of former chair, Adrian Piper, and its non-executive director Jonathan Hodge, in 2020.
Graeme Hughes has been subsequently appointed as the new chair, and Aileen Wallace as incoming non-executive director. Iain Lang then followed as chair of its risk and conduct committee, and David Landen as permanent chief executive officer shortly after.
He said: “We are really thrilled to be welcoming Penny to Hodge and are looking forward to sharing in the knowledge and experience she has built up within the financial services industry to date, and as the business continues to develop.
“The insight she brings to the organisation will play a key role in broadening the perspective of the board further, as we continue to navigate the current climate and the years beyond.”
