Paul Thwaite, born in Liverpool, England in 1971, is a British banker currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of NatWest Group. He was educated at the Liverpool Blue Coat School in Wavertree and later studied at the University of Manchester.

Thwaite's career at NatWest Group spans over 25 years, having joined the bank in 1997. Throughout his tenure, he has held numerous roles across the company, demonstrating a deep understanding of its operations.