Leeds Building Society
James Kent is an accomplished professional in information security and operational risk management with extensive experience in both leadership and specialized roles. Currently serving as the Head of Information Security and Operational Risk at Leeds Building Society since December 2013, James oversees critical areas such as change management, third-party management, and operational resilience. Previous positions include a six-month secondment as Head of Information Security, where James worked directly with the COO to enhance operational resilience, and Group Head of Information Risk Management at CPP Group plc, where a data-centric security strategy was developed across 15 countries. Earlier career highlights include an Executive Advisor role at KPMG, focusing on risk assessments, and initial experience as an IT admin and teacher at Kawakami Town Hall. James holds a Master’s degree in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Bachelor’s degree in History from Newcastle University.
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Leeds Building Society
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Leeds Building Society is a United Kingdom-based building society. The Company is engaged in the provision of savings products, mortgages and general insurance. The Company's segments are Core activities, commercial lending and Euro lending. Its residential lending includes prime owner-occupied properties, buy to let and shared ownership loans in the United Kingdom. The Company's savings products include individual savings accounts (ISA) tax-free accounts, online accounts, bonds, access accounts, children's accounts and other accounts. It offers a range of life planning products, which include financial planning, funeral planning, estate planning and personal review. Its insurance products include home insurance, and life and critical illness cover. The Company offers products through a network of approximately 70 branches, by phone, post and a range of Internet services. The Company also has branches in Spain and the Republic of Ireland.