Mandy Beech
Biography
Mandy Beech is a member of Nationwide Building Society’s Executive Committee, Director of Retail Services with ultimate responsibility for the branch network, contact centre, back office operations and digital chat messaging. Mandy has an MBA from Bath University and joined the Student Loans Company board in October 2024.
Specialising in retail distribution, Mandy is experienced in strategy development and execution, with significant expertise in leading change to unlock greater business value and meet changing customer needs. With over 30 years’ experience in Retail Banking, Mandy has led on Nationwide’s service strategy, which has seen it move to its current market leading position. Mandy’s approach combines insight, collaboration and innovation resulting in industry leading colleague engagement from the 5,000+ colleagues she leads.
Throughout her career Mandy has taken a particular interest in how businesses can create and develop inclusive and diverse workplaces with specific focus on gender, ethnicity and sociodemographic backgrounds. Executive Sponsor for Nationwide’s Social Mobility network, Mandy is focused on tackling adversity in early education and careers, championing the ‘Building Better Beginnings’ programme which delivers interventions at local schools and provides ongoing support regardless of background.
Non-Executive Director
The role of SLC’s Board is to set the strategic direction of the company within the policies and business framework set by ministers and oversee the effective and efficient discharge of its statutory responsibilities.