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RiskMinds International
16 - 19 November 2026
InterContinental O2London

Stuart Johnstone
Chief Credit Officer at Natwest
Speaker

Profile

In current position

Stuart is the Group Chief Credit Officer at NatWest Group and the Director of Risk for the Commercial & Institutional franchise.

Responsibilities

In this role, he leads credit risk strategy and execution across the Group, as well as the oversight of allrisks in the Commercial Bank.

Education

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Environmental Science from the University of East Angliaand the Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT).

Previous experience

Stuart has over 30 years experience in financial services and has held a variety of first and second lineroles at NatWest, RBS, ABN AMRO and Rabobank. He has also undertaken a number of Non-Executiveroles, including as a Shareholder Director at BGF, the most active growth capital investor in the UK.

Agenda Sessions

  • Credit Processes: Growth for the Future

    , 14:30