Arthur Webb, (8 July 1868 – 16 October 1952) was an English co-operator who is best known for his work in the Co-operative Permanent Building Society.

[1] His father was one of the founders of the Co-operative Permanent Building Society[1] and Webb followed in his footsteps when he was appointed secretary of the Co-operative Permanent Building Society in 1892; joined the board in 1927; held the position of managing director between 1928 and 1939, then became president and continued on the board until 1951.

[citation needed] According to Mike Cassell, author of Inside Nationwide, Webb believed that "building societies represented a golden opportunity to raise the standard of living for millions of ordinary people" and much of the early success of the Society can be ascribed to Webb's hard work and determination.

[2] During the Second World War, Webb's home in Wimbledon was bombed and destroyed on 18 September 1940 and he and his family moved to High Wycombe to share a small bungalow with the family of the Society's secretary who has also lost his home due to bombing.

[1] His death was recorded in the minutes of the next board meeting of the Co-operative Permanent Building Society.