David Wormsley succeeds Janet Pope as Chair of CAF Bank

1 October 2026

David Wormsley has succeeded Janet Pope as Chair of CAF Bank, following his announcement as Chair-elect in January this year.  

Across her nine-year tenure, Janet guided CAF Bank through the challenges of Covid, growing demand on charities, and global economic uncertainty. Overseeing CAF Bank’s digital transformation and refreshed strategy for growth, Janet has played a central role in furthering the support provided to charities throughout the UK.

David Wormsley joins CAF Bank after a 35-year career in finance, both in the UK and overseas. Chair of UK Banking and Broking at Citigroup until his retirement in 2021 and Executive Director of Glencore from 2021-2024, David is today Chair of Stanhope PLC and has been a Governor of the London Museum since 2013.

Janet Pope, outgoing Chair of CAF Bank said:

“I am immensely proud of what CAF Bank has achieved in recent years. I would like to extend my gratitude to my fellow Board members, and to the CAF Bank team, for all their support, hard work and commitment. When you support charities, you receive daily reminders of their dedication to improving the lives of others. It has been an absolute joy to be part of their journeys over almost a decade. I know CAF Bank will continue to thrive over the coming years with David Wormsley as Chair and I will be cheering from the sidelines as it does so.”

David Wormsley, incoming Chair of CAF Bank said:

“I am delighted to be joining CAF Bank as Chair and thank Janet Pope, Board members, and the wider team for their warm welcome. CAF Bank is a dedicated bank for charities and social purpose organisations, providing them with the financial services they need to pursue their purpose and create positive change in society. I am looking forward to supporting the Bank as it continues to evolve its services and operations, and helps as many charities as possible in the years ahead.”

Alison Taylor, CEO of CAF Bank said:

“On behalf of everyone at CAF Bank, I wish to share my heartfelt thanks to Janet for her tireless support and dedication over the last nine years. Her leadership, insight, and enthusiasm for CAF Bank’s mission have been invaluable to our continued growth.  

“I am honoured to welcome David Wormsley as our new Chair. David brings a wealth of exceptional experience to CAF Bank from his career in finance, and I greatly look forward to working with him as we further our support to charities and social purpose organisations.”