Paul Thwaite | |
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 Thwaite in 2025 | |
| Born | 1971 (age 54) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Title | Chief Executive, NatWest Group |
| Term | 2024–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.
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]
Thwaite 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] Thwaite has also held senior roles within other banks across the UK, Europe and the US. [6]