Specialist bank strengthens board with new non-exec director appointment
Redwood Bank’s newest non-executive director has vowed to support the Bank to grow in her new role as incoming chair of its risk committee, following recent official FCA approval.
With more than 20 years’ experience across leading financial institutions, Tina Kokkinos brings a wealth of knowledge in strategy, operations, risk and governance. Her background includes senior leadership roles at JPMorgan, HSBC and fintech start-up Siege FX, as well as current board positions at Harpenden Building Society and Onward Group Limited.
She said: “I am delighted to have joined Redwood Bank as an independent non-executive director and as chair of the risk committee. Redwood has established itself as a specialist business bank, and in particular supporting property investors and landlords with finance to grow their businesses. I look forward to working with the Board and Executive team to help Redwood continue growing profitably.”
Tina’s appointment reflects Redwood Bank’s commitment to maintaining robust governance and risk management frameworks as it continues to support business owners, property investors and landlords across the UK.
Mark Winlow, chairman, said: “Tina is a strong non-executive with a broad range of experience; we are proud to welcome her to the Board. Her expertise in risk and operational strategy will further strengthen our governance framework as we continue to grow the bank.”
Gary Wilkinson, CEO and co-founder of Redwood, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Tina to the Board. Her extensive experience across banks, fintech and not-for-profit organisations will be hugely valuable as we enter our next phase of growth. Tina’s passion for governance, risk, diversity and social impact aligns perfectly with our values.”
Tina is a champion of diversity and inclusion, advocating for greater equity as a driver of commercial performance and broader societal benefit.