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Bank of England appoints Sarah John as its new COO

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Posted on March 12, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England (BoE) said on Wednesday it appointed Sarah John, the central bank's current Chief Cashier, as its new Chief Operating Officer. John will be replaced by Executive

Bank of England Names Sarah John as New Chief Operating Officer

LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England (BoE) said on Wednesday it appointed Sarah John, the central bank's current Chief Cashier, as its new Chief Operating Officer.

John will be replaced by Executive Director for Payments, Victoria Cleland, who will combine the role of Chief Cashier with her current responsibilities, which include work on the future of payments domestically and internationally.

John replaces Ben Stimson, who will shortly depart the central bank after being appointed as CEO of Southern Co-op.

(Reporting by Muvija M; Writing by Catarina Demony; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • Sarah John appointed as COO of the Bank of England.
  • Victoria Cleland to become Chief Cashier.
  • Ben Stimson leaves for CEO role at Southern Co-op.
  • John was previously the Chief Cashier.
  • Cleland will handle payments and cashier duties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as the new COO of the Bank of England?
Sarah John has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Bank of England.
Who will replace Sarah John as Chief Cashier?
Victoria Cleland, the Executive Director for Payments, will replace Sarah John as Chief Cashier.
Who did Sarah John replace as COO?
Sarah John replaces Ben Stimson, who is leaving the central bank to become the CEO of Southern Co-op.

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