Directorate Change

RNS Number : 2382A

Aviva PLC

28 March 2012

 



28 March 2012

AVIVA ANNOUNCES BOARD CHANGE

Aviva plc ("Aviva" or the "Company") announces that Leslie Van de Walle, an independent non-executive director, has informed the Board of his intention to step down as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 2^nd May 2012 and he will not seek re-election as a director at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 3^rd May 2012.

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

Lord Sharman of Redlynch, chairman of Aviva, said:

"I would like to thank Leslie for his significant contribution while a member of the Aviva Board. Leslie's wealth of experience and international perspective made him a valued member of the Board and we wish him well for the future."

Leslie Van de Walle said:

"It has been a privilege to serve on the Board of Aviva and I wish the Company continued success over the coming years."

Enquiries:

Kirsty Cooper

Group General Counsel and Company Secretary                 [phone]

Russell Tullo

Deputy Group Company Secretary                                        [phone]

Notes to editors:

·     Leslie Van de Walle was appointed to the Board in May 2009. He is currently chairman of SIG plc and non-executive director of DCC plc and La Seda de Barcelona, S.A.

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