Speakers

Solange Chamberlain is Chief Executive Officer of NatWest’s Retail Banking business, leading the strategy, performance and operations of one of the UK’s largest retail franchises, serving over 20 million customers. She also oversees the bank’s payments businesses, driving digital innovation to enhance customer experience and financial inclusion.

Solange has deep experience in strategic transformation, digital delivery and balance sheet management. Prior to this role, she was NatWest’s Group Director of Strategic Development, working with the executive team to shape and deliver the bank’s strategy, including its Climate and Sustainable Banking agenda.

She previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the Commercial & Institutional franchise, helping integrate services across customers from entrepreneurs to global corporates, and represented the Group on the RBS International Board.

Before joining NatWest in 2019, Solange held senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Lazard, Citigroup and Perella Weinberg. She holds a first-class degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London and lives in London with her family.