Alison Rose (banker)

Dame Alison Marie Rose-Slade DBE (née Rose; born November 1969[2]) is a British banker. She was chief executive of NatWest Group from November 2019 to July 2023 and the first woman to lead a major lender in the UK. She was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year Honour Quotes “The great thing about a graduate programme is you’ve got to try lots of different things. Most importantly, you learn a huge amount about yourself. Then you figure out what you like and what you’re good at and you evolve.” Dame Alison Rose on Leadership, Digital Transformation, Female Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability “My vision is for us to build a strong business, a bank that embraces the future and delivers on its promises. … It is also my vision to build a bank that is purpose‑led, a bank that champions the communities we serve and helps them to thrive. … Our ambition is to be the best bank for families, businesses and communities across the UK. “It was all about trying to learn … You develop your own leadership style …” Dame Alison Rose on Leadership, Digital Transformation, Female Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability “Don’t sweat the small stuff, it is nothing in the arc of a career. Keep your perspective on things.” Dame Alison Rose on Leadership, Digital Transformation, Female Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability Internal link