Maria Timon Samra

I’m a Member of Board Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee and Governance and Nominations Committee.

Motivated by purpose, Principality’s mutual ethos and commitment to community strongly resonate with me. I am committed to providing effective stewardship and supporting the Executive team and colleagues across the Society, with a particular focus on the successful delivery of the Society’s ambitious transformation programme designed to secure Principality’s long‑term, sustainable success.

As a Non‑Executive Director, I serve on the Board Risk Committee, the Governance & Nominations Committee, and the Remuneration Committee.

My 35+ year career has involved leading and delivering complex, digitally enabled business transformation and cultural change programmes both locally and internationally. This experience enables me to support the Society as it navigates the challenges of cybersecurity and the opportunities and risks presented by the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence. I also bring insights from my role as Interim CEO at Charity Digital, an organisation dedicated to supporting resource‑constrained UK charities facing similar digital and organisational challenges.

My executive leadership background includes roles in Wales such as CEO and former Chair and Trustee of Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice, and Interim CIO at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. Earlier roles include Managing Director at KPMG, Digital Transformation Director at Barclaycard, and Partner/Director roles at Arthur Andersen, Unisys, and Professional Software Systems. I also serve as a Director of Timon Samra Associates Ltd, specialising in digital and cultural transformation. A recipient of the Institute of Directors’ Director of the Year award in 2021, I bring insight into cybersecurity, AI‑driven change, and the challenges facing purpose‑driven organisations.