Hoskin has been a director and chief executive of Legal & General’s international division, while before that he rose to become a senior manager at professional services network PwC.
He joins Leeds' board with immediate effect, where he will sit alongside four other executive directors and eight non-executive directors led by chairman Robin Ashton.
Hoskin said: “I understand the requirements of operating in a highly regulated environment and am excited to be joining Leeds Building Society’s board at a time of strong growth and investment in the future of the business.”
At L&G Hoskin was involved in its banking and insurance businesses, audit, remuneration and risk. He is a qualified chartered accountant, while he currently serves as a non-executive director and trustee of Diabetes UK Limited and an advisor to the board of Green Park Partners Limited.
Ashton said: “I am delighted to welcome Gareth to the Board. His experience and expertise is highly relevant to the society.
“Gareth has more than 30 years’ experience at an executive level in professional and financial services, including 10 years with Price Waterhouse covering retail and banking markets, before two decades as a senior manager and board member at L&G, its international subsidiaries and joint ventures.”
