Former NatWest executive to succeed Jim Coupe in September
Skipton International has announced the appointment of Susan Fouquier (pictured) as its new chief executive officer, effective September 1.
The announcement follows the retirement of current CEO Jim Coupe, who will step down at the end of June after more than a decade with the bank. In the interim, fellow director, Jonathan Dell, will assume the role of CEO during the summer transition period.
Fouquier will also take a seat on the Skipton Group executive committee, which includes the leaders of Skipton Building Society and Connells Group in the UK.
She joins Skipton International from NatWest, where she is managing director of institutional banking and head of Guernsey for Royal Bank of Scotland International. Fouquier has been with the banking group since 2000 and brings over two decades of experience in offshore institutional banking, having worked across the Channel Islands, Gibraltar, and the Isle of Man.
We are pleased to announce that Susan Fouquier will become the new Chief Executive Officer of Skipton International on Monday 1 September.
— SkiptonInternational (@SkiptonInt) May 19, 2025
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“We’re extremely pleased that Susan has decided to join us here at Skipton International,” said Eric Barnett, chair of Skipton International. “She brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the Channel Island banking industry alongside a key passion for colleague engagement, diversity and inclusion. She has a track record for linking purpose and strategy for people and supporting them in bringing this to life for customers. I’m looking forward to working with her on what Skipton International’s next chapter looks like.”
Commenting on her appointment, Fouquier said she was delighted to have been appointed chief executive of Skipton International.
“I recognise the strong history in delivering high quality products and services to customers and I believe strongly in the purpose and direction of the organisation,” she added. “I can’t wait to work closely with the many talented colleagues that are already part of the team.”
The leadership change comes as Skipton International reported a drop in mortgage lending, with completions totalling £167 million in 2024, down from £375 million the year before. However, the Guernsey-registered bank posted a pre-tax profit of £31 million and a return on equity of 19.9%. The lender said its loan book remains in strong shape.
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