Hodge Bank Appoints Richard Saulet as Chief Executive Officer
16 February, 2026
Hodge Bank Appoints Richard Saulet as Chief Executive Officer
Fintech Wales member Hodge Bank has appointed Richard Saulet as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Saulet will replace David Landen, who is stepping down after 24 years with the business, including six years as CEO.
He brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having built and led successful commercial and mortgage lending businesses. His background includes managing product and marketing functions and delivering transformation and technology programmes.
Most recently, Saulet served as Chief Commercial Officer at Metro Bank, where he was a member of the executive committee. In that role, he was responsible for running change and product, product management and pricing, strategy, marketing and business analytics.
Prior to this, he held senior roles with Virgin Money, Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays.
Commenting on his appointment, Saulet said:
“I’m really looking forward to getting started and getting to know the Hodge team in the coming weeks. With its unique ownership structure and commitment to supporting the communities in which it operates, Hodge offers a new and exciting challenge.
Having met with the Board and Executive Committee, I am looking forward to continuing to fulfil Hodge’s purpose of using finance for good and providing financial solutions in the moments that matter.”
Hodge Bank board chairman Graeme Hughes added:
“On behalf of the Board, I’d like to thank David for his outstanding commitment to Hodge in the past 24 years and his leadership as CEO in the past six. We wish him the best of luck for the future.
We’re all excited for Richard to join us. The breadth and depth of his experience in the industry make him an ideal fit for Hodge, given the key strategic aspects of our business. Richard will join us with a strong grasp on what we are aiming to achieve, as well as new perspectives on how we can accelerate our route to success.”