Directorate change

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Nottingham Building Society has appointed Cara Bell as Chief Financial Officer Designate, effective April 14, 2026, to ensure continuity as Anthony Murphy departs in May 2026. Bell brings over 20 years of financial services experience, including senior CFO roles in restructuring, capital strategy, and transformation, most recently at Iris Worldwide. Her appointment is subject to regulatory approval for her role as Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and SMF2 holder, and her expertise is expected to enhance the Society's financial resilience and support its growth strategy.

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Nottingham Building Society

01 April 2026

Nottingham Building Society

Directorate Change

Nottingham Building Society ("the Society") appoints Cara Bell as Chief Financial Officer Designate

· Nottingham Building Society has appointed Cara Bell as Chief Financial Officer Designate.

· Cara will assume the role of Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and SMF2 holder (subject to regulatory approval) when Anthony Murphy leaves the Society in May after over three years in position.

Further information is provided below:

Nottingham Building Society announces the appointment of Cara Bell as Chief Financial Officer Designate from 14^th April 2026 as part of the Society's handover transition and to ensure appropriate continuity for members. Cara will assume the role of Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and SMF2 holder (subject to regulatory approval) following the departure of Anthony Murphy in May 2026.

Cara is an experienced finance leader with more than 20 years of financial services and international executive experience across regulated banking, fintech, asset management and global mid-cap organisations. She is a Fellow of the ICAEW and a PwC‑trained Chartered Accountant, recognised for providing clarity, rigour and leadership in complex or transitional environments.

Cara joins the Society following several senior CFO mandates spanning global restructuring, capital strategy, IPO preparation and enterprise‑wide transformation. Most recently, she served as Group Chief Financial Officer at Iris Worldwide, an international marketing network owned by Cheil Plc (Samsung Group).

Sue Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of Nottingham Building Society, said:

"We are pleased to welcome Cara to Nottingham Building Society. She brings significant technical depth and a proven record of leading large-scale financial and operational transformations in complex, regulated environments. Her leadership will support the continued strengthening of our financial resilience and the development of the capabilities required for the next phase of our growth strategy.

"I would also like to thank Anthony Murphy for his contribution to the Society since he joined in March 2023 and wish him every success for the future."

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