Lloyds Bank has announced an important leadership change affecting all customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. Ahead of March 2026, the banking group will appoint John Langley as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division—a critical unit responsible for lending, debt financing, working capital management, and risk services for the group’s largest commercial clients.
This leadership transition follows John Winter’s decision to step down as CIB CEO in 2026. Winter will remain actively involved as Vice Chair of CIB, focusing on strengthening and expanding relationships with major clients during this transition period.
John Langley comes to Lloyds from Wells Fargo in New York, where he has served as Chief Operating Officer of Corporate & Investment Banking and Head of Wells Fargo International. Prior to that, he was Regional President and Head of Corporate & Investment Banking for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, based in London. Langley also brings extensive experience from Barclays as Global Head of Capital Markets and leadership roles at Merrill Lynch in trading, sales, and corporate risk advisory.
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John Winter expressed confidence in the incoming CEO: “John Langley is joining a great team at Lloyds with exciting growth plans for CIB in the coming years. I am proud of the progress we have made and look forward to supporting John and the team as Vice Chair.”
Group CEO Charlie Nunn added, “John Langley’s broad financial expertise makes him an outstanding addition to Lloyds. John Winter’s leadership has been pivotal to CIB’s transformation since 2022, positioning us for sustainable growth. We are grateful for his support during the handover, ensuring a seamless transition.”
The appointment of John Langley is subject to regulatory approval, and he is expected to officially join Lloyds Bank in March 2026.