Directorate Change

RNS Number : 5768Q

Aviva PLC

20 October 2011

 



20 October 2011

AVIVA APPOINTS GAY HUEY EVANS AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Aviva plc ("Aviva") has appointed Gay Huey Evans as an independent non-executive director, and a member of the Corporate Responsibility Committee, with effect from 20 October 2011. 

Ms Huey Evans is currently a Non-executive Director and Vice Chairman of International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc., a Non-executive Director of The London Stock Exchange Group plc, and Trustee of Wellbeing of Women (UK) and The Wigmore Hall Trust.

Ms Huey Evans was previously Vice Chairman, Investment Banking & Investment Management at Barclays Capital from April 2008 to October 2010.  Amongst other senior positions, she was also Head of Governance, Citi Alternative Investments (EMEA) and Director Markets Division at the Financial Services Authority. 

Lord Sharman of Redlynch, chairman of Aviva, said:

 "I am delighted that we have been able to appoint Gay Huey Evans to the Aviva board. She has a strong track record both in the financial services industry and in regulatory matters and will further strengthen our board."

Enquiries:

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Notes to editors:

·     In accordance with paragraph LR 9.6.13R of the listing rules, Aviva confirms there is no information to be disclosed in terms of LR 9.6.13R (2) to LR 9.6.13R (6) inclusive in respect of Gay Huey Evans.

·     At the date of this announcement, Gay Huey Evans has no beneficial interests in ordinary shares of Aviva.

·     Gay Huey Evans is currently a non-executive director of International Swaps & Derivatives Association Inc. and The London Stock Exchange Group plc.

·     Gay Huey Evans' appointment has been approved by the Financial Services Authority.

·     Aviva is the world's sixth largest* insurance group, serving 44.5 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 £47.1 billion and funds under management of £402 billion at 31 December 2010. 

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

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*based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2010

 

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