Victoria Grimes
About Victoria Grimes
Victoria Grimes serves as the HR Transformation Lead at Nationwide Building Society, bringing over twenty years of experience in the Financial Services sector. Her career includes significant roles at organizations such as Yorkshire Building Society, RSA, and Capital One Bank, alongside a solid foundation in retail management from her early years at Boots.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Victoria Grimes serves as the HR Transformation Lead at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's human resources initiatives and transformation strategies. Her role involves overseeing various HR projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Yorkshire Building Society Group
Prior to her current role, Victoria Grimes worked at Yorkshire Building Society Group as Head of People Programmes from 2015 to 2019. During her four years in this position, she was responsible for leading people-related initiatives and programs that supported the organization's strategic goals.
Career Background in Financial Services
Victoria Grimes has over twenty years of experience in the Financial Services sector. She has worked with notable organizations such as Capital One Bank, RSA, and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Her roles have included project management and program management, where she led complex transformational change across various functions.
Educational Background at University of Cambridge
Victoria Grimes studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a BA Hons in Mathematics from 1991 to 1994. This academic background has provided her with a strong analytical foundation that supports her work in project management and transformation initiatives.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Victoria Grimes possesses PRINCE2 certification, which demonstrates her expertise in project management methodologies. This certification complements her extensive experience in leading projects and programs within the financial services and retail sectors.