Hilary Newton
About Hilary Newton
Hilary Newton is a Senior Product Manager specializing in pensions at Nationwide Building Society, with a diverse background in product management and marketing within the insurance and healthcare sectors. She has held various leadership roles, including positions at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd and AXA UK, and possesses certifications in project management and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Hilary Newton currently serves as a Senior Product Manager (Pensions) at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and management of pension products. Her role involves overseeing product strategy and ensuring alignment with customer needs and regulatory requirements.
Previous Roles at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Hilary Newton has held multiple positions at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. She worked as Head of Product Management (Life and Pensions) from 2017 to 2021, where she managed product development and strategy. Additionally, she served as Trustee Director for one year in 2020. Prior to these roles, she was the Corporate Savings Proposition Manager from 2013 to 2017, focusing on corporate savings products.
Education and Expertise
Hilary Newton has a diverse educational background. She studied Politics at the University of Nottingham from 1985 to 1988. She has also achieved various professional qualifications, including a DipM MCIM from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and ACII from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Additionally, she is a Certified Black Belt from AXA Way and a Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, indicating expertise in project management and process improvement.
Background in Healthcare and IT
Hilary Newton has experience in the healthcare sector, having worked as a Governor at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust from 2013 to 2014. She also served as IT Programme Communications Manager at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a brief period in 2012. These roles contributed to her understanding of healthcare operations and stakeholder engagement.
Professional Affiliations and Skills
Hilary Newton is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. She possesses strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills. Her extensive experience in business transformation is supported by her proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, which she has applied throughout her career.