Paul Wootton
About Paul Wootton
Paul Wootton is the Director of Home Propositions at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Lloyds TSB Bank plc and Nomis Solutions.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Paul Wootton serves as the Director of Home Propositions at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on exploring new propositions and business models, particularly in the digital space. He is responsible for creating innovative models for engaging consumers and distributing mortgages and other financial services products. Wootton oversees a development and growth marketing team that is capable of delivering, testing, and scaling new digital propositions across the fintech and proptech sectors.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Wootton has held multiple positions at Nationwide Building Society. He was the Head of Personal Loans from 2010 to 2013, and later served as the Head of Current Accounts - Products & Acquisition from 2013 to 2015. He also worked as the Director of Specialist Mortgages from 2015 to 2018. His extensive experience at Nationwide has contributed to his expertise in financial products and consumer engagement.
Career Background in Banking and Finance
Before his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Wootton worked at Lloyds TSB Bank plc in various roles. He was the Pricing Manager from 2006 to 2007 and previously served as the Manager of Profitability Analysis from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he worked at Nomis Solutions as a Senior Business Consultant for nine months in 2008 and began his career as a Financial Analyst at Somerfield from 2001 to 2004.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Wootton studied at The University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Artificial Intelligence and Psychology from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education at CIMA, achieving the ACMA qualification in Accounting from 2001 to 2004. His academic background supports his analytical and strategic capabilities in the financial sector.
Leadership and Team Development
In his current role, Wootton leads a team that has established a market insight, UX research, and product design capability. This team consists of industry-leading talent, enabling Nationwide Building Society to innovate and adapt to changing market demands. His leadership emphasizes the importance of consumer engagement and the development of digital financial solutions.