National Wealth Fund appoints new Chief Operating Officer

With over 25 years’ experience in financial services, including roles in sustainability, infrastructure finance and operational resilience, Susan brings considerable expertise to NWF’s Executive Committee as the government’s principal investor starts an exciting new chapter under the leadership of new CEO, Oliver Holbourn, who joins on the same day.

During its first year as the National Wealth Fund, the organisation has doubled its capital deployment, as it continues to scale up its operation in support of the government’s growth and clean energy missions. As COO, Urkevich will lead the Operations, IT, PMO, Procurement, and Facilities functions, working closely with the CEO and Executive Committee to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organisation.

Interim Chief Executive Ian Brown said:

Susan will be a real asset to the team. She brings a wealth of experience from the private sector, with a real focus on driving operational excellence. This will be of huge value as we continue to scale up our organisation, working in partnership to drive investment in support of the government’s growth and clean energy missions.

Susan Urkevich said:

The National Wealth Fund is playing a pivotal role boosting growth and investment across the UK, and I look forward to joining the team in Leeds to help shape the future of the organisation.