Laura Holmes
About Laura Holmes
Laura Holmes serves as the Director of Policy, Rewards and Benefits at Nationwide Building Society, a position she has held since 2022. With a career at Nationwide spanning over two decades, she has held various roles, including Head of Executive Remuneration and People Director.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Laura Holmes serves as the Director of Policy, Rewards and Benefits at Nationwide Building Society since 2022. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of policies related to employee rewards and benefits. Additionally, she has held the position of Head of Executive Remuneration since 2021, where she focuses on the remuneration strategies for executive-level employees.
Previous Positions at Nationwide Building Society
Laura Holmes has held various roles at Nationwide Building Society since joining the organization. She served as People Director from 2019 to 2021, managing human resources functions. Prior to that, she was the Head of People Regulation from 2015 to 2017 and the Head of Strategic HR Planning & Insight from 2014 to 2015. Laura also worked as Director of Strategy, Governance, Risk & Regulation from 2017 to 2019, contributing to the governance and regulatory frameworks within the organization.
Early Career at Nationwide Building Society
Laura Holmes began her career at Nationwide Building Society as a Customer Service Advisor from 2000 to 2004. She transitioned into accounting roles, including Trainee Accountant from 2004 to 2007 and various accountant positions from 2007 to 2010. Her early experience laid the foundation for her advancement into strategic and leadership roles within the organization.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Laura Holmes has pursued professional education in accounting, studying at AAT and ACCA. These qualifications have equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her roles within the financial services sector, particularly in human resources and strategic planning.