Hester Scotton

Chief Financial Officer

Hester initially joined Law Debenture in 2019 as Head of Internal Controls & Group MLRO and was then promoted to Chief Financial Officer in September 2020.

Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Ernst & Young, Hester has a strong track record across multiple finance disciplines and industries including experience at Legal & General, Bupa and Marks & Spencer.

Outside of work, Hester has a son called Rufus, along with being a keen runner and cyclist.  She has twice been European Middle Distance Duathlon Champion (Age Group 35-39) and regularly commutes on her bike or by foot to keep her miles up!

In lock down Hester inspired us all, completing 240 miles on her turbo trainer in just over 13 hours as part of the ‘World in a Day’ challenge, raising vital funds for NHS Charities Together.