Mark Chapman
About Mark Chapman
Mark Chapman serves as the General Counsel at Nationwide Building Society, having previously held various legal positions at Barclays and Nomura International. He has extensive experience in legal affairs, including work at the United Nations and contributions to charitable initiatives.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Mark Chapman serves as the General Counsel at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the legal affairs of the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing strategic legal guidance. His experience in the financial services sector contributes to his ability to navigate complex legal issues within the building society.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Chapman has extensive experience from his tenure at Barclays, where he held multiple roles. He served as General Counsel for Barclays UK from 2016 to 2017 and previously as Global General Counsel for Retail & Business Banking from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he was the Global General Counsel for Personal & Corporate Banking, Barclaycard, and Operations & Technology from 2014 to 2016. His roles involved overseeing legal operations and compliance across various divisions.
Legal Career Background
Before his time at Barclays, Chapman worked at Nomura International as European General Counsel from 2000 to 2010. He led the Legal and Compliance team during the acquisition and integration of Lehman Brothers' European and Asian arms. His legal career began at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he worked as a Solicitor from 1991 to 2000 in London.
Education and Qualifications
Mark Chapman studied Law at the University of Bristol, earning an LLB (Hons) from 1986 to 1989. He furthered his legal education at the College of Law in Guildford, completing the Law Society Finals from 1989 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise in the financial sector.
Community Involvement and Leadership Roles
Chapman has engaged in various community and leadership initiatives. He volunteered and taught at The Kusasa Project, a charitable foundation school in South Africa, before becoming a Trustee of Kusasa Project UK. He was appointed to Business in the Community’s Race Equality Leadership Team in January 2020, reflecting his commitment to social responsibility and equality.