Hanley Economic Building Society appoints Head of Credit Risk and Lending Strategy

23 September 2025

Hanley Economic Building Society has announced the appointment of Oliver Slimm as its new Head of Credit Risk and Lending Strategy.

Oliver brings over a decade of experience across both the mutual and specialist lending sectors, including eight years with Dudley Building Society as Head of Credit Risk and Underwriting, followed by three years at more2life as Credit Strategist. Alongside these roles, he also served as Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Wolverhampton City Credit Union.

In his new role, Oliver will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the Society’s credit risk framework, ensuring that lending strategies remain sustainable, responsible and aligned with members’ needs. He will work closely with colleagues across the business to support product development, refine risk appetite, and help the Society strengthen its position in the mortgage market.

Founded in 1854, Hanley Economic is one of Staffordshire’s leading mutual building societies. It has over 20,000 members and seven branches in Biddulph, Cheadle, Hanley City Centre, Newcastle, Longton, Stone and at its Festival Park, Stoke on Trent headquarters.

Mark Selby, CEO at Hanley Economic Building Society, commented:

“Oliver brings a strong understanding of credit risk and a track record in shaping lending strategies that are aligned to both customer need and sustainable growth. His experience across specialist areas of the market will support us in further developing our proposition, ensuring we continue to deliver solutions that reflect the real-life circumstances of a broad range of borrowers, while also meeting the ever-evolving needs of our intermediary partners.

Oliver Slimm, Head of Credit Risk and Lending Strategy at Hanley Economic Building Society, added:

“The dedication and passion within the Hanley team is clear to see, and it’s an exciting time to be joining the Society as we continue to optimise what we already do well, explore new lending propositions, and demonstrate to the market the true depth of our capabilities. I look forward to working with colleagues across the business to build on the Society’s strong foundations and support its ambitious growth plans.”