Des has been leading The Cumberland through deep transformation to create a sustainable future for its Customers, Communities and Colleagues for the past 3.5 years. He has recently joined the Board of Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership in order to support their essential work.

He is a senior business leader with almost 40 years experience in retail and commercial banking. Before that, Des spent 5 years as Managing Director of AIB in Northern Ireland. He holds an MBA and has commenced his studies to become a Chartered Director with the Institute of Directors.

Des is passionate about building sustainable businesses, supporting local communities and helping Colleagues to develop. He lives in Carlisle and enjoys biking, walking and movies.