We are pleased to announce the appointment of experienced leader and current Honeycomb Board member Mark Selby as Chair of the Honeycomb Group Audit and Risk Committee (ARC).
Mark, who has been Chief Executive of Hanley Economic Building Society since 2016, has an extensive career spanning across the not-for-profit, financial and retail sector, with previous roles including Chief Operating Officer at Abbey National/Santander, Virgin Money and A Plan Insurance.
For the last two years, Mark has been a Honeycomb Group Board and ARC member, alongside holding the role of Chair of Trustees and Chair of Finance and Risk Committee with local Donna Louise Hospice.
Mark brings considerable operational and strategic leadership to the Group, with expertise in finance, treasury, compliance, risk management and governance. Alongside his professional capability, Mark is also a familiar face to our customers, having joined a recent Scheme Walkabout to meet residents and see homes and communities first-hand.
Julie Guildford Smith, Chief Executive of Honeycomb Group, said: “We’re really excited that Mark will be stepping into the role of Audit and Risk Committee Chair. His breadth of experience, strategic mindset and people-focused leadership will be invaluable as we continue to ensure robust governance while staying true to our values and purpose.”
Mark has served as a Honeycomb Group Board Member for the past two years and has been an active member of both the Audit and Risk Committee and the Commercial Committee. As Chair of the ARC, he will lead the group in its role of providing oversight and assurance on our governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, Mark Selby, added: “It’s an honour to take on the role of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Honeycomb Group. Over the last two years on the Board, and as a member of the ARC, I’ve seen first-hand the Group’s commitment to delivering for its customers and communities. I’m looking forward to taking on the role of Chair and providing a strong, balanced oversight that supports Honeycomb’s mission and long-term success.”
