Skipton Group appoints new CEO of money

Skipton Group has appointed Jasvinder Gakhal as its new CEO of money, succeeding Andrew Bottomley, who will retire after the annual general meeting in April. 

Jazz, as she prefers to be known, will officially join on March 3, ensuring a smooth transition.

Based in Leeds, Jazz brings 19 years of experience from Direct Line Group, where she most recently served as managing director of Motor & Rescue, leading major transformations in pricing, regulatory change and technology infrastructure.

A champion of gender diversity, Jazz has been recognised in the Northern Power Women ‘Top 50 Women to Watch’and Green Park’s BAME 100 Board Talent Index.

She said: “I am delighted to be joining the Skipton Group, a business with its roots in Yorkshire, and to have the opportunity to lead their Money Business. 

“I am genuinely excited to be joining an organisation that puts their customers at the heart of everything they do and by their mission to support their members with long term financial well-being.”

Stuart Haire, chief executive of Skipton Group, added: “I’m absolutely delighted to announce that Jazz Gakhal has agreed to join Skipton Group and take over the ‘CEO Money’ reins from Andrew Bottomley, who announced his decision to retire in autumn last year. 

“Jazz is creative, energetic and passionate, and leads people and businesses with authenticity. 

“With her experience of delivering both commercial and customer outcomes, and her natural curiosity, she’s perfect for what we want to achieve in our Money business – making our members’ money work even harder.

“I also want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you and share how much I will miss Andrew Bottomley. 

“His passion, experience and fun nature will be missed round the executive table but will be a huge add round any board table as he starts his portfolio career.”

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