After more than 35 years as a member of the Institute, Paul becomes the first ever CEO of a building society to be elected as President and he will have the responsibility of overseeing our 150th anniversary celebrations next year, which will include the Institute hosting the 25th World Congress of Banking Institutes in Edinburgh on Thursday 18th September 2025 and the return of our Young Banker of the Year Competition, with the grand final taking place at the Mansion House in London on Thursday 11th December 2025.

Commenting on his election , Paul Denton said: “I’m deeply honoured to be appointed as President of the Institute and I can’t stress enough, the incredible sense of duty I feel at being the custodian of the Charter we hold.

To that end, the key strategic areas I would like my term to focus on are to celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2025 by showcasing our proud history and achievements with a sense of professional pride, and to enable and continue our growth in the UK and internationally by increasing our impact and influence.

I would also like to pay tribute on behalf of all Fellows and Members of the Institute, to my immediate predecessor Steve Pateman. We should be very proud that the Institute is influencing the responsible banking agenda globally through the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRB Academy). This will be a legacy of Steve’s Presidency.”