Kevin Parry

Kevin Parry is the Chair of Nationwide, a major UK building society. He is currently newsworthy due to emerging governance issues within the building society sector, which have drawn the attention of MPs. Specifically, Stockport Labour MP Navendu Mishra has sent a formal letter to Parry, expressing unease about how executives, including those at Nationwide, are engaging with members. Concerns include the bundling of voting options and the allocation of board seats. A recent development involves a customer, James Sherwin-Smith, who is seeking election to Nationwide's board and has criticized the lender for "unfair" treatment and undermining democratic governance. Nationwide's decision to offer a default "quick vote" option that includes voting against Sherwin-Smith's candidacy has intensified scrutiny on Parry's leadership and the society's governance practices as its Annual General Meeting approaches.