Skipton International Appoints New MD
Skipton International, the leading local mortgage and savings bank, has announced today the appointment of Jim Coupe as its new Managing Director.

LONDON, ENGLAND, March 24, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Skipton International, the leading local mortgage and savings bank, has announced today the appointment of Jim Coupe as its new Managing Director.

Jim joined Skipton International in 2009 as Commercial Director; since then the business has seen substantial growth, leaping to the number one spot as the Island's leading mortgage lender in 2010. Skipton International is also a major provider of savings accounts for both businesses and local residents, being a Moneyfacts award winner for its savings accounts.

Jim was previously with Central Trust Plc., where he was Broking Operations Director.

Commenting on his new appointment, Jim said, "I am delighted to be taking over the helm at Skipton International at such an exciting time in our development. I will be leading a gifted team of both mortgage and savings specialists here, something that was recognised by our recent shortlisting in the Best Medium Business category in the coveted 2010 Guernsey Awards for Achievement. After our impressive business performance both here and in Jersey last year, we are all looking forward to developing the business still further."

Richard Twigg, Chairman of Skipton International added, "On behalf of the Board I am delighted to announce Jim's appointment, following a thorough process involving a number of high calibre candidates. Jim has already moved quickly to build on and enhance Skipton International's reputation as a dynamic business operation with a strong community focus through our sponsorships such as the Skipton Swimarathon and we look forward to working with Jim who has the strategic and operational capability and passion to drive Skipton International through its next stage of development."

Skipton International Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Skipton Building Society, the fourth largest in the UK with almost GBP14 billion assets.

For more information on Skipton International mortgage and savings products, visit www.skiptoninternational.com or call +44 (0) 1481 730 730

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