He brings over 25 years of experience in retail and mutual banking, including seven years as chief executive of Leeds Building Society. There, Fearon led the mutual through a technological and cultural transformation. Before that, he was the mutual’s deputy CEO and chief commercial officer.
Fearon has also held senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group, including savings pricing and portfolio director, head of Halifax savings and head of business development for mortgages.
He was a main board member at UK Finance, the leading banking and financial services trade association, until the end of 2025, where he chaired the audit and risk committee and the mortgage board. Richard was also an advisory board member at business in the community, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Fearon will take on the non-executive director role on 1 March.
Fearon (pictured) said: “I am delighted to be joining Together at such an exciting time, as they continue their journey to become the UK’s finance partner of choice. Together has an exceptional track record, leading positions in attractive and growing markets and a purpose which strongly resonates with me. I look forward to contributing to their continued success.”
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Mike McTighe, chair of Together, added: “We are delighted to welcome Richard as a valuable addition to the group board at Together. His deep sector expertise, wide committee experience and strong relationships will supplement the skills and experience of our board as the group enters the next stage of its growth story.”
