Hannah Bernard

Banking executive and co-chair of the Invest in Women Taskforce

Brighton, United Kingdom

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Summary

Experienced banking and retail executive who has moved from senior finance roles into front-line business leadership, overseeing large teams and major customer segments across mortgages, personal banking and business banking. co+2

Advocate for female entrepreneurs and investor diversity: co-chairs the Invest in Women Taskforce, driving capital mobilisation and programmes to close the funding gap for female-founded businesses. investinwomentaskforce+2

Public-facing leader and speaker who has represented banks and industry initiatives in media, conferences and government forums, emphasising SME resilience and inclusive growth. home+2

Recognised for service to financial services (appointed OBE) and active on inclusion agendas internally (e.g., LGBT+ allyship, colleague councils) and externally through systemic initiatives. brightonandhovenews+1

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

Written evidence from Hannah Bernard, Co-Chair, Invest in Women Taskforce (FEN0081)

Formal written evidence submitted to a parliamentary committee in connection with the Invest in Women Taskforce's work (submission details in linked PDF).

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Hannah Bernard

Summary

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

Written evidence from Hannah Bernard, Co-Chair, Invest in Women Taskforce (FEN0081)

Hobbies

Enjoys visiting farmers' markets and browsing independent shops in Brighton. cityam

Hannah Bernard

Summary

Work

Group Director of Business BankingNationwide Building Society2026–Present

Head of Business BankingBarclays Bank UK2020–2025

Head of Mortgages, Barclays UK (MRT)Barclays Bank UK2017–2020

Chief Financial Officer, Personal BankingBarclays Bank UK2015–2017

Director of Customer Experience, Sainsbury's SupermarketsJ Sainsbury plc / Sainsbury's Bank plc2014–2015

Deputy CEO & Commercial Director, Sainsbury's Bank plcJ Sainsbury plc / Sainsbury's Bank plc2012–2013

Interim CEO, Sainsbury's Bank plcJ Sainsbury plc / Sainsbury's Bank plc2012–2012

Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary, Sainsbury's Bank plcJ Sainsbury plc / Sainsbury's Bank plc2007–2012

Director of Financial Operations, Sainsbury's Supermarkets LtdJ Sainsbury plc2004–2007

Finance Senior Manager, Sainsbury's Supermarkets LtdJ Sainsbury plc2000–2004

Education

Political Science (degree type not specified)University of Leeds

Projects

Invest in Women Taskforce (Co-Chair)2024–Present

Writing

Written evidence from Hannah Bernard, Co-Chair, Invest in Women Taskforce (FEN0081)

Hobbies

Enjoys visiting farmers' markets and browsing independent shops in Brighton. cityam