Jessica McNamee

I grew up learning from two fantastic parents: my Dad an Assurance Analyst (methodical and quality-obsessed), my Mum an End of Life carer (full of warmth and zest).

This combination created in me a natural passion for creativity and collaboration, with a level-headed pragmatic approach to project delivery.

My career to date has been, without a doubt, a rollercoaster. The English language Graduate spent all her free time as the Station Editor of the university radio, responsible for the station and its 100+ volunteers.

Neither are a natural translation towards banking, but I quickly differentiated myself from Economics and Accounting graduates with my innovation, project management experience and, critically, ability to tell a story.

This language of storytelling has continually set me apart, applying its benefit to everything from data visualisation, to senior stakeholder engagement, to inciting change.

My thirst for knowledge and change has characterised a broad set of roles across my 8 years, from customer co-creation and design through to proof of concept, strategic vision setting, and delivery of key core programmes for LBG.

In the latter I was promoted to Senior Manager with a team of eight, becoming one of the youngest leaders in the Bank.

I now lead a team of ten on Customer and Colleague Strategy, and also co-chair a regional team of 40 volunteers for the Breakthrough Women’s network.

I love both roles and their platform for me to make a meaningful impact.

The bookworm… the broadcaster… now the banker and Breakthrough Co-Chair.