British Business Bank appoints Julia Bond OBE as Non-Executive Board Director and Chair of Remuneration Committee

The British Business Bank has appointed Julia Bond OBE as Non-executive Director (NED) to the Board of British Business Bank plc, effective from 19 May 2025, and Chair of its Remuneration Committee, effective from 1 July 2025.

Julia is a seasoned Non-executive Director with a career spanning global finance, public service, and long-term investment. 

She currently serves on the boards of lmpax Asset Management (AIM listed), International Public Partnerships (FTSE 250), UK Strategic Command (Ministry of Defence), and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, contributing expertise in governance, ESG, audit, risk, and strategic oversight. 
A former senior executive at Credit Suisse, Julia led global fixed income businesses and managed relationships with sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and institutional investors across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. She brings strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of complex, regulated environments. 

Julia has previously held NED roles with the NHS, European Assets Trust and ACCA, and has chaired multiple board committees including audit, remuneration, ESG, and risk. She is known for her strategic clarity, inclusive leadership, and purpose-driven approach, and is widely regarded for her ability to navigate complexity and align commercial and societal value.