Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors
The Credit Union is run by a Board of Directors. They set out the strategy for the Credit Union and challenge the Chief Executive Officer.
Chair - Steven Cartwright
Steven joined the Board as a Director in May 2019 and works for a local council as a head of service for projects and programmes. He is now Chair of the Board and sits on the Audit and Risk Committee as well as the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. He wants WCCU to support more people to help them avoid exploitation from payday lenders and loan sharks.
Director - Oliver Ford
Oliver joined the Board as a Director in May 2019 and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and sits on and Chairs the Marketing and Business Development Committee. He is a transport planner at a local council and wants WCCU to be Wolverhampton’s financial cooperative, powered by the people.
Director - Keith Waitt
Keith joined the Board as a Director in September 2023. He has spent all of his career in the financial services sector in both the UK and the USA with most of his experience in risk management, client service, and learning & development. He believes that he is joining WCCU at a challenging but exciting time in its growth, and hopes he can help WCCU make a real positive difference in the economic prospects of the community and its people.
Director - Samantha Ward
Samantha joined the Board as a Director in September 2023. She believes Credit Unions play an important role in the eco financial system and wanted to give her time and experience to her local Credit Union on their journey, supporting the members of the community that may otherwise be left in the cold when it comes to access to financial services.
Director - Shamser
Shamsher joined the Board in January 2025 as a Non-Executive Board Director. Shamsher is a qualified solicitor and works for a local authority as legal lead for corporate matters. Shamsher has substantial experience advising on commercial/contractual matters, risk management and governance. As a Non-Executive Board Director, Shamsher is eager to ensure that WCCU through effective governance continues to place its members who live, volunteer and study within the Wolverhampton and Dudley area are at the heart of its decision making.
