NatWest-RBS announced the appointment of Erminia (Ernie) Johannson as an independent non-executive director with effect from July 1, 2026.

“Ernie most recently served as Group Head of North American Personal and Business Banking and was a member of the Executive Committee at the Bank of Montreal (BMO),” said NatWest-RBS.

“Prior to her 12 year tenure at BMO, she held senior positions at Fidelity Investments and CIBC.

“She previously served as Chair of the Canadian Bankers Association and has held board positions with the U.S. Consumer Bankers Association, Payments Canada and Moneris Solutions Corporation.”

Johannson has received industry recognition including being named one of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking for six consecutive years from 2019. She has also been recognized for her leadership in the financial services industry by Forbes and Women Inc.

NatWest-RBS chair Rick Haythornthwaite said: “I am delighted to welcome Ernie to the NWG Board. Ernie brings over three decades of experience in financial services across investment management and banking.

“Her deep strengths in banking including payments, digital and data analytics, together with her leadership experience in financial services will be a valuable asset to the Board.”