Chris Taylor
About Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor serves as a Senior Project Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2019. With over two decades of experience in various managerial roles within the organization, he specializes in leading teams and managing significant property and infrastructure projects.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Chris Taylor has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 1989, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as a Senior Project Manager, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he was the Branch Transformation Manager from 2017 to 2018 and the Local Director from 2016 to 2017. His career at Nationwide also includes a tenure as Area Manager from 2013 to 2016 and Branch Manager from 1999 to 2013. Throughout his time at Nationwide, he has managed significant projects, including the delivery of multi-million-pound property and infrastructure initiatives as part of the £500 million Branch Transformation Programme.
Education and Expertise
Chris Taylor has a solid educational background in finance and project management. He studied at Darlington College of Technology, earning a BTEC in Business & Finance from 1989 to 1991. He also obtained a Diploma in Performance Coaching from Newcastle College between 2000 and 2002. In 2001, he achieved the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CMAP) from the Institute of Financial Services. Furthering his expertise, he completed the CeSRE in Supervising in a Regulated Environment in 2016 and the APM PMQ, achieving Level 7 in Project Management Qualification in 2019.
Background
Chris Taylor has a long-standing career in the financial services sector, primarily with Nationwide Building Society. His career spans over three decades, during which he has held multiple roles that have contributed to his extensive experience in project management and team leadership. His work has involved both retail front-line operations and regulated supervision, showcasing his versatility in different environments. He has developed a specialization in leading and coaching teams to achieve high performance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Taylor has been involved in significant projects that have impacted Nationwide Building Society's operations. Notably, he managed the delivery of multi-million-pound property and infrastructure projects across the UK as part of the Branch Transformation Programme. His roles have consistently focused on improving team performance and operational efficiency, reflecting his commitment to excellence in project management and team leadership.