Jo Danton
I feel privileged to be part of an organisation providing such a critical role, and with a workforce of staff and volunteers working together to deliver our purpose. The impact of the work we do is clear, not just for the individuals saved but also their families and communities.
Jo spent the majority of her Executive career at the Bank of England, where she held various senior roles including HR Director and, most recently, Chief Operating Officer. Previous to these roles, Jo worked in various policy and operational roles in the Bank of England and also undertook a secondment to the UK Border Agency. Prior to joining the bank, Jo was a mathematics teacher.
Since retiring from executive work, Jo has served on various boards including Persimmon (FTSE 100), Trailblazers (charity aiming to reduce prisoner reoffending) and the University of Derby Business School Council. Jo is currently the senior independent director of Cash Access UK, a company owned by the major banks, with responsibility for delivering banking hubs across the UK.
Jo brings experience of organisational and cultural change, having been HR director when the bank merged with the FSA, and the joint lead on the bank’s strategic plan. Jo was also diversity lead and led various initiatives to ensure the bank represented the population that it served, including opening an office outside London to widen employment opportunities.