Nationwide customer seeking election to board hits out at lender for ‘unfair’ treatment
James Sherwin-Smith, a Nationwide customer, is campaigning for a position on the board of Britain's largest building society. He has criticized the organization for what he perceives as unfair treatment and a lack of democratic governance. Nationwide's board has recommended a default vote against his candidacy, raising concerns about member representation.
- ▪James Sherwin-Smith is seeking election to the Nationwide board, the last member to serve on it retired in 2002.
- ▪Nationwide has implemented a 'quick vote' option that includes a vote against Sherwin-Smith's candidacy, which he claims undermines his campaign.
- ▪Nationwide's chair stated that Sherwin-Smith lacks the necessary experience for the board position.
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Nationwide, Britain’s largest building society, is mutually owned by its member-customers. The last member to sit on the board retired in 2002. Photograph: Michael Kemp/AlamyView image in fullscreenNationwide, Britain’s largest building society, is mutually owned by its member-customers. The last member to sit on the board retired in 2002. Photograph: Michael Kemp/AlamyNationwideNationwide customer seeking election to board hits out at lender for ‘unfair’ treatmentJames Sherwin-Smith says field tilted against him after building society said it would give members ‘quick vote’ against his candidacy Business live – latest updates Jasper JollyFri 29 May 2026 10.21 EDTFirst published on Fri 29 May 2026 10.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Nationwide customer seeking election to the…
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