Angela Danks
About Angela Danks
Angela Danks serves as the Lead for the Product Ownership Centre of Excellence and the Business Design Centre of Excellence at Nationwide Building Society, where she has held various leadership roles since 1989. Her extensive experience includes positions such as Chief Product Owner and Head of Transformation, contributing significantly to the organization's mission and community initiatives.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Angela Danks has a long-standing career at Nationwide Building Society, having held various leadership roles since 1989. She currently serves as the Lead for the Product Ownership Centre of Excellence and the Business Design Centre of Excellence, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this, she worked as Chief Product Owner from 2019 to 2020, and as Head of Transformation Governance Risk and Controls from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier roles include Head of Transformation Programme Assurance, Head of Transformation, and Senior Manager Banking, among others. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to multiple initiatives and projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Angela Danks has a diverse educational background, holding multiple qualifications relevant to her career in banking and financial services. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Reading, completing her studies from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, she achieved a Chartered Institute of Banking (ACIB) qualification while studying Banking and Financial Services at Financial Services College from 1989 to 1995. She also holds a BA Hons in Business Studies with Marketing from London Metropolitan University. Her expertise is further enhanced by her completion of the Nationwide Next Generation Leadership Programme (NGLP) in 2012.
Background
Angela Danks began her career at Nationwide Building Society as a Graduate Trainee in 1989. Over the years, she has progressed through various roles, including Branch Manager in Central London and Senior Project Manager. Her experience spans multiple areas within the organization, including transformation, governance, and product ownership. Danks has been instrumental in ensuring that Nationwide's Missions and Communities benefit from skilled and motivated personnel, reflecting her commitment to the organization's values and objectives.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Nationwide Building Society, Angela Danks has held several significant positions that demonstrate her leadership and expertise. She has led two Centres of Excellence focusing on Product Ownership and Business Design, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. Her roles have included overseeing transformation initiatives and ensuring effective governance, risk, and controls. Danks has also been involved in various project management capacities, including Programme Manager roles in areas such as mortgage business centralization and treasury system implementation.