Katie Murray

Appointed:

1 April 2022

Committee member:

Audit Committee (Chair)

Career and experience:

Katie has over 30 years of experience gained across the financial services industry and is currently Group Chief Financial Officer (‘CFO’) of NatWest Group plc, having also acted as Deputy Group CFO. Prior to this, Katie spent a number of years at Old Mutual plc, where she held various senior executive roles including Group Finance Director of Old Mutual Emerging Markets, Director of Finance – Group Chief Accountant and Head of Group Planning and Analysis. She was also a Senior Audit Manager at KPMG LLP. Katie is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland.

Key skills and competencies: 

• Vast financial services experience meaning that she is well placed to provide valuable and technical input in both Board discussions and in her capacity as Chair of the Audit Committee.
• Current business leader with recent and relevant financial experience and deep understanding of industry complexities.
• Valuable knowledge and executive director experience within global financial services organisations.
• Plays an active role in the development and reporting of climate reporting across the financial services sector.

Current external appointments:

Group Chief Financial Officer of NatWest Group plc.