Zopa Bank elevates Iain Kendrick as Chief People Officer. Kendrick’s tenure at Zopa Bank began in June 2022 as VP People, where he played a crucial role in leading the People and Workplace Function, a testament to his expertise and strategic vision in human resources.
Before joining Zopa Bank, Kendrick held the position of Global People Director at Canonical Ltd, where he was instrumental in steering the global people and workplace engineering functions, partnering directly with the CEO. His tenure at Canonical showcased his ability to manage and inspire a distributed workforce across 55 countries, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive and innovative workplace culture in a remote-first environment.
Kendrick’s extensive HR experience also includes significant roles at King, where he partnered with the C Suite across nine countries, and at RB (Reckitt Benckiser), where he led a comprehensive overhaul of the Global IS target operating model. His strategic and operational expertise has been pivotal in driving transformation and fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
As Chief People Officer at Zopa Bank, Kendrick’s role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s people strategy, aligning it with Zopa’s vision of providing simple, fair, and honest financial products. His leadership will be key in attracting, developing, and retaining talent, ensuring Zopa Bank continues to be at the cutting edge of financial technology and services.
