Larry Banda
About Larry Banda
Larry Banda serves as the Director of Regulated Advice and Intermediary Relationships at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, including various roles at Nationwide and other organizations over several decades.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Larry Banda has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society since 1986. He currently serves as the Director of Regulated Advice and Intermediary Relationships, a position he has held since 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing the distribution of Nationwide Building Society mortgages through various channels, including Mortgage Consultants and the Intermediary channel. He has also served as Divisional Director and has held various leadership positions, including Head of Group Marketing Communications and Managing Director of Specialist Lending.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Nationwide Building Society, Larry Banda has been a Non-Executive Director at Tisa UK since 2016. His extensive experience in regulated advice and intermediary relationships contributes to his strategic oversight in these areas. He also oversees the use of Nationwide-Now video capability for mortgage distribution, enhancing the efficiency of mortgage services.
Education and Expertise
Larry Banda studied at the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research, where he earned a Master of Business Administration from 2005 to 2010. He also attended The Skinners' School from 1972 to 1977. His academic background in business administration and management supports his expertise in the financial services sector.
Professional Background
Larry Banda has a diverse professional background in the financial services industry. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Nationwide Insurance as Head of Mortgages for 20 years and held a position as Sales Development Executive at Abbey for 7 years. He also served as Non-Executive Director and Chairman at Mortgage Brain from 2005 to 2014.
Achievements and Contributions
Larry Banda was appointed as Bath University School of Management's first Executive Fellow, reflecting his contributions to the academic community. His long-standing career in regulated advice and intermediary relationships has shaped mortgage distribution strategies at Nationwide Building Society.