The Ipswich Building Society has announced the appointment of Fiona Ryder as a non-executive director.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Ryder is a senior media executive with over 25 years’ experience across the broadcasting, digital and commercial sectors, developing creative content for both national and multinational clients.
She was previously the founding CEO of instore marketing and communications company, The Cube Group before its profitable sale in 2006 and more recently the managing director of Mustard TV, Archant’s local TV station for Norwich and environs.
Alongside her position on the board of Ipswich Building Society, Ryder will continue as president of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, honorary treasurer of the Royal Television Society East and managing director of TCD Media.
Richard Norrington, chief executive of the Ipswich Building Society, said: “We are delighted to welcome Fiona to the board, increasing the level of expertise we have and, as a Suffolk resident, bringing an understanding of our membership base and the local economy.
“We regularly review the skillset of the society’s board to ensure we have the capability and diversity we need and I am confident that Fiona’s experience will bring complementary skills to our non-executive director team, strengthening our board for the future.”