Alex Bannister
About Alex Bannister
Alex Bannister serves as the Director of Future Ventures at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2001. He specializes in corporate strategy, disruptive growth initiatives, and managing the Venture Fund focused on early-stage investments.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Alex Bannister has served as the Director of Future Ventures at Nationwide Building Society since 2001. In this role, he supports the Future Insight capability, contributing to the corporate strategy and disruptive growth initiatives of the organization. He also heads Nationwide's Venture Fund, where he manages a portfolio of early-stage companies for future investment. Prior to his current position, Bannister worked as a UK Economist at Nationwide from 1997 to 1999, where he focused on economic analysis and market research.
Education and Expertise
Alex Bannister studied Financial Economics at London Metropolitan University, earning a BA from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education at the University of Warwick, where he obtained an MSc in Economics from 1992 to 1993. His academic background supports his expertise in areas such as venturing, innovation, customer data ownership, and CRM leadership.
Background
Bannister has a strong background in implementing new marketing capabilities, which includes personalized messaging for email, mobile, and internet banking. He has previously been accountable for customer strategy development, consumer segmentation, and market research at Nationwide Building Society. His experience encompasses a wide range of responsibilities that contribute to the organization's growth and customer engagement.
Achievements
Alex Bannister has extensive experience in external communications, having appeared on BBC TV and Radio, SKY, and being widely quoted in the UK press. He has a track record of delivering product strategies for banking, credit card, and savings products, showcasing his ability to drive innovation and growth within the financial sector.