Paul Thwaite

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Paul Thwaite
Born1971 (1971) (age 53)
NationalityBritish
Alma mater University of Manchester
Occupation Banker
TitleChief Executive, NatWest Group
Term2024–present
Predecessor Alison Rose (banker)

Paul Thwaite (born 1971) is a British banker. He has been the chief executive of NatWest Group since July 2023.

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Early life and education

Thwaite was born in Liverpool, England and educated at the Liverpool Blue Coat School in Wavertree. [1] He studied at the University of Manchester. [1]

Career

Twaite has worked at NatWest since 1997 and has held a number of roles across the company. [1]

Before taking up the role as chief executive of the group in July 2023, he was chief executive of NatWest's Commercial and Institutional Business division. [2]

In July 2023, Thwaite was appointed interim chief executive of NatWest following the resignation of Alison Rose. [3]

On 16 February 2024, Thwaite formally became the permanent chief executive of NatWest. [4] [5] His basic salary will be £1.1 million. [1]

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References

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