Directorate Change

RNS Number : 5336N

Aviva PLC

25 September 2019

 

25 September 2019

Directorate Change

Aviva appoints George Culmer as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Aviva plc ("Aviva" or the "Company") has appointed Mr George Culmer as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 25 September 2019. He will also join the Board Audit, Risk and Nomination Committees.

George was Chief Financial Officer of Lloyds Banking Group until 2 August 2019. During his seven years at Lloyds Banking Group, George was instrumental in restoring the bank's financial performance and bringing it back to full private ownership. George has extensive insurance experience and was previously a director and Chief Financial Officer of RSA Insurance Group plc; Head of Capital Management of Zurich Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer of its UK operations.  Prior to that George held various senior management positions at Prudential.

Sir Adrian Montague, Chairman, said:

"George brings significant board level experience with 15 years as a FTSE 100 Chief Financial Officer. He also has a deep understanding of insurance and wider financial services. George is an outstanding addition to our Board and I am delighted to welcome him to Aviva."

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Media:

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Investors and analysts

Chris Esson                                                                                                       [phone]

Notes:

·     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 (1) to LR 9.6.13R (6) inclusive in respect of George Culmer.

·     At the date of this announcement, George Culmer has no beneficial interests in ordinary shares of Aviva.

·     Aviva provides life insurance, general insurance, health insurance and asset management to 33 million customers.

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·     Aviva's asset management business, Aviva Investors, provides asset management services to both Aviva and external clients, and manages over £346 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2019). Total group assets under management at Aviva group are £501 billion (as at 30 June 2019).

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