NatWest Group plc (‘NWG’) announced the appointment of Josh Critchley as an independent non-executive director with effect from 3rd November 2025.
Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of NWG, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Josh to the NWG Board. Josh brings over three decades of experience in investment banking and capital markets, having advised boards and management teams across a wide range of industries and geographies. His deep expertise in financial services and strategic advisory will be a valuable asset to the Board, particularly as we continue to pursue our growth ambitions and navigate an evolving market landscape.”
Josh is a former Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at the Royal Bank of Canada, and prior to joining RBC in 2009, held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.
Josh currently serves as Trustee and Investment Committee Chair at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and is an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, City St. George’s, University of London.
