John Drew
About John Drew
John Drew serves as the Change & Continuous Improvement Manager at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in various roles within the banking sector, including positions at Barclays Bank and HSBC, and holds multiple qualifications in marketing and project management.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
John Drew has been serving as the Change & Continuous Improvement Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as a Distribution Change Consultant from 2017 to 2020. His tenure at Nationwide Building Society includes various positions, such as Current Accounts and Digital Payments Marketing Executive and Go To Market Strategy Executive, showcasing his extensive experience within the organization.
Previous Employment History
John Drew has held multiple positions in the banking and retail sectors. He worked at Barclays Bank as a Customer Network Performance, Campaigns and Customer Tools Manager for 8 months in 2011-2012, and as a Distribution Strategy Analyst for 5 months in 2011. His experience also includes roles at HSBC as a Customer Service Officer and Senior Customer Service Officer from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he worked at Waitrose as a Counter Service from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
John Drew studied at the University of Durham, where he earned a Master’s degree in Marketing with Merit from 2010 to 2013. He also holds a 2:1 BSc Hon's in Business Management (Marketing) from Cardiff University, completed from 2006 to 2009. He has furthered his professional development with certifications in Project Management, PRINCE2, and holds an Associate membership with the Institute of Leadership and Management since 2011.
Professional Affiliations
John Drew is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM) since 2014 and has been an Associate of the Chartered Management Institute (ACMI) since 2009. These affiliations reflect his commitment to professional growth and adherence to industry standards in marketing and management.
Achievements in Running and Competitions
John Drew participated in the Nationwide Building Society Running Club, representing the organization at the UK and Global Corporate Games in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He was awarded the Nationwide time trial Shield Runner of the Year for 2018 and 2019, based on a points system over 12 months involving monthly runs. He also competed in the 2016 Axa Bristol Road Race and the Inter Financial Services Cross Country events in 2016 and 2017.