End of an Era at 1st Class Credit Union as it Welcomes New CEO

Thursday 25 January 2024

It’s the end of an era at 1st Class Credit Union with the retirement of its CEO, Andy Wright.

Andy dedicated 30 years to 1st Class Credit Union, taking the 1st Class to one of the largest in the nation. His hard work, commitment, drive and belief in the credit union sector has allowed it to grow, prosper and provide financial services to those who need them.

In his final year, 1st Class were delighted to welcome its 9,000th member and provided more than £1million of discounted loans during June, July, and August.

Reflecting on his three decades with 1st Class to members, Andy said: “I will be eternally grateful to have had the opportunity to guide your credit union over the years, from our humble beginning to the strong and sustainable position it now stands.

“I would like to give thanks to all the staff and directors past and present, who have worked tirelessly to provide our members with ethical financial services. I would also like to thank our stakeholders who have supported us over the years.”

The credit union now enters a new era, welcoming Gayle Adnyana as its new CEO. “I have the utmost belief for your new CEO, Gayle Adnyana to take the credit union to new and exciting times ahead,” Andy added. “With her motivation and drive your credit union will grow faster, engage in new services, and will remain with our members at the heart of this new chapter of our journey.”

Speaking to members for the first time, Gayle said: “It is a privilege to become the CEO of 1st Class Credit Union. I look forward with my team to delivering great service to you. During my tenure, my team and I will make sure you are at the heart of all that we do.

“I am excited to work with a fantastic team of colleagues and the Board of Directors and look forward to developing our organisation through 2022.”