Directorate Change

RNS Number : 1887G

Aviva PLC

27 January 2010

 



27 January 2010

Aviva plc Chief Financial Officer Notification

Further to an announcement made on 23 October 2009, Aviva announces that Patrick Regan will take up his appointment as chief financial officer and executive director of Aviva plc with effect from 22 February 2010.

Patrick will succeed Philip Scott who stepped down as chief financial officer and executive director on 26 January 2010, after a career spanning 36 years with the group.

This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.11 of the Listing Rules.

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Enquiries:

Media

Hayley Stimpson, external affairs director                            [phone]

Rashmi Gautam, senior group media relations manager    [phone]

James Murgatroyd/Ed Simpkins, Finsbury                           [phone]

Analysts

Charles Barrows, investor relations director                        [phone]

Susie Yeoh, investor relations manager                               [phone]

Notes to editors:

Patrick Regan - summary CV:

• 2006 to date: Willis Group Holdings
  2008 to date: group chief operating officer and chief financial officer
  2006 - 2008: chief financial officer 

• 2004 - 2006 RSA plc: group financial controller 

• 2001 - 2004 AXA: finance and claims director, UK general insurance 

• 1998 - 2001 GE: controller, global consumer finance & UK controller, GE Capital Bank 

• 1988 - 1998 Grant Thornton: various roles to partner designate 

• Aviva is the world's fifth largest* insurance group, serving 50 million customers across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. 

• Aviva's main business activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with worldwide total sales of £51.4 billion and funds under management of £381 billion at 31 December 2008.  

• We are the largest insurance services provider in the UK and one of the leading providers of life and pension products in Europe.  

• The Aviva media centre at www.aviva.com/media includes images, company and product information and a news release archive.

• For broadcast-standard video, please visit http://www.aviva.com/media/video/.  

*based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2008

 

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