Our Governance
There are a number of different Boards and Committees who contribute to the management of Unity Mutual through the Oddfellows
If you would like to know more about the functions of the Oddfellows Boards and Committees please take a look at the list below where you should find detail about their main functions along with their 'Terms of Reference'
Our Board
Jane Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Society, bringing over 30 years of financial leadership and governance experience. A qualified accountant and Fellow of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, she joined the Society in 1995 as Financial Controller. After progressing to Finance Director in 2007, she was appointed CEO in 2012.
Jane's career spans a broad range of finance roles across the industrial and mutual sectors. She served on the Board of the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) for nine years, including terms as Vice Chair and Chair, where she played a key role in representing the interests of small and medium-sized mutuals.
Find out more about the Oddfellows Board.
Board nomination, independence, training and evaluation
Our Society follows a robust and transparent process for the nomination, induction, and ongoing development of Directors to ensure strong governance and effective leadership. Executive and External Non-Executive Directors are nominated by the Board, while Member Non-Executive Directors (MNEDs) are nominated by our Branches and interviewed by the Governance Committee. Director appointments are confirmed by members at the Annual General Meeting.
We uphold strict criteria to maintain Director independence, including term limits and restrictions related to our pension scheme. All potential conflicts of interest are monitored and reviewed regularly by the Secretary of the Order and Company Secretary.
Every new Director undergoes a comprehensive induction programme and participates in a continuous professional development plan, including mandatory e-learning in key areas such as regulatory compliance, risk, and ethics.
Find out more about the Oddfellows Sub Board and Committee Structure.
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