Hanley Economic Building Society has recruited Oliver Slimm as its head of credit risk and lending strategy. Slimm (pictured) has more than a decade of experience across the mutual and specialist lending sectors, including eight years at Dudley Building Society as head of credit risk and underwriting, and three years at More2life as its credit strategist. As well as these roles, he served as vice chair of the board and chair of the audit and risk committee at Wolverhampton City Credit Union. At Hanley Economic Building Society, Slimm will be responsible to developing and overseeing its credit risk framework, making sure its lending strategies are sustainable, responsible and aligned with its members’ needs. Mark Selby, CEO at Hanley Economic Building Society, said: “Oliver brings a strong understanding of credit risk and a track record in shaping lending strategies that are aligned to both customer need and sustainable growth.