Stephen Noakes – Director of Retail at Nationwide Building Society (#37)

Episode 37 of the Money Made Human podcast features Stephen Noakes, Director of Retail at Nationwide Building Society. In this episode, host Gayle Lloyd speaks with Stephen about his early life and school memories, his journey to Cambridge University and how his career led him into financial services. Stephen also shares the personal values that guide him and what it means to lead Nationwide’s retail division. The conversation explores Nationwide’s purpose of banking for the good of society, its Fairer Futures programme and why mutual organisations such as building societies and credit unions remain so important. Stephen also discusses his hopes for Nationwide, his greatest source of inspiration and the best career advice he has received. Some highlights from the episode: • Stephen’s early life, Cambridge experience and move into financial services • The values that guide him and his role at Nationwide • Nationwide’s purpose, Fairer Futures programme and fairer approach to banking • Why building societies and credit unions remain important • His inspirations, career advice and personal goals An insightful conversation about Stephen’s journey, the importance of mutual organisations and his ambitions for the future.