Principality

Dyfrig John, former Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of HSBC Bank plc, has been announced as the new Chairman of Principality, Wales biggest building society. Mr John was awarded to the board of Principality, in July 2009, and will succeed David Williams, at the helm of the building society for the next three years. Mr John has recently been appointed CBE for services to the financial services industry, following a 38 year career with the world's biggest banking group, HSBC.