The Development Bank of Wales has made two new appointments as it comes to the end of its first five-year business plan and determines its future role and objectives.
Dianne Walker and Iestyn Evans have joined the development bank’s board as non-executive directors.
Ms Walker has more than 30 years’ experience in finance and board advisory roles, working in the senior management team of PwC in Manchester.
She has since been an adviser to a wide variety of businesses, from multinationals to employee-owned and owner-managed businesses, and was recently awarded a Sunday Times Non-Executive Director of the Year award.
Ms Walker said: “The Development Bank is a unique resource in the Welsh economy and has a big role to play in supporting and strengthening Welsh businesses.”
She added: “As an organisation the Development Bank places great emphasis on inclusion, sustainability and leadership and I look forward to making a positive contribution to the Board as it enters the next delivery phase for the Welsh economy."
Mr Evans began his career with Deloitte and has since held senior roles with employers including Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), Virgin Money, Omni Partners, Amicus CLP and Monument as well as a range of strategic roles at main board level.
He said: “The Development Bank is transforming the way it delivers its services, ensuring it continues to deliver top-rated customer service and value for money.”
He added: “I look forward to supporting these goals with my experience in change management – particularly in digital change management –as this journey continues.”
Chair for the Development Bank of Wales, Gareth Bullock,said: “They [Ms Walker and Mr Evans] bring important financial expertise as well as direct, practical experience of the types of company that the Development Bank supports with equity and debt finance.”
