Meet Darren Deacon, Head of Intermediary Sales

10 Jul 2026

From retail banking to leading our Intermediary team, Darren's career journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Key insights from his interview:

- Navigating the 2008 financial crisis – and the lessons learned
- Why real conversations matter more than box-ticking
- The need for a joined-up approach to later-life lending

At Family Building Society, we're proud to champion flexible, common-sense lending – and Darren's leadership reflects that every day.

Read the full article here. 

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