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Currently, Annemarie Verna Florence Durbin is Chairman at Yorkshire Building Society since 2024 and Senior Independent Director at Persimmon Plc starting in 2025.
Former roles include Chairman at Merryck & Co. Ltd. from 2019 to 2021, Independent Non-Executive Director at Santander UK Plc from 2016 to 2023, Independent Non-Executive Director at WH Smith Plc from 2012 to 2022, Non-Executive Director at Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd. from 2007 to 2013, Independent Non-Executive Director at Petershill Partners PLC from 2021 to 2025, Independent Non-Executive Director at Santander UK Group Holdings Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at Ladbrokes Coral Group Ltd. from 2017 to 2018, Director at Cater Allen Ltd., and Group Secretary at Standard Chartered Plc from 2012 to 2016.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auckland University conferred in 1984 and a graduate degree from Ashridge Business School.
Annemarie Durbin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PERSIMMON PLC | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY | Chairman | 2024-04-22 |
Former positions of Annemarie Durbin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PETERSHILL PARTNERS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2025-05-29 |
| SANTANDER UK PLC | Director/Board Member | 2023-12-14 |
Cater Allen Ltd.
Cater Allen Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailable. | Director/Board Member | 2023-12-01 |
| WH SMITH PLC | Director/Board Member | 2022-01-18 |
Merryck & Co. Ltd.
Merryck & Co. Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates leadership development company that provides business mentoring services | Chairman | 2021-05-31 |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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Standard Chartered Plc
Standard Chartered Plc Major BanksFinance Provides corporate & investment and wealth & retail banking and venture services | Finance |
Santander UK Plc
Santander UK Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Persimmon Plc
Persimmon Plc HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in building, designing and construction of homes | Consumer Durables |
WH Smith Plc
WH Smith Plc Food RetailRetail Trade Operates book and convenience stores | Retail Trade |
Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgages services | Finance |
Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd.
Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides a range of investment opportunities and other services | Finance |
Cater Allen Ltd.
Cater Allen Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailable. | Finance |
Auckland University
Auckland University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ashridge Business School
Ashridge Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Merryck & Co. Ltd.
Merryck & Co. Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates leadership development company that provides business mentoring services | Commercial Services |
Santander UK Group Holdings Plc
Santander UK Group Holdings Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides personal and commercial finance products & services | Finance |
Ladbrokes Coral Group Ltd.
Ladbrokes Coral Group Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates leisure gaming businesses | Consumer Services |
Petershill Partners PLC
Petershill Partners PLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides capital and strategic support services to alternative asset management companies | Miscellaneous |
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