Direct Line Group Chairman Succession

RNS Number : 7706E

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

03 March 2020

 

Direct Line Group Chairman Succession

Mike Biggs, Chairman of Direct Line Insurance Group plc since April 2012, has informed the Board of his intention to step down from the Board in 2020 following the appointment of a successor.

The Board's process for the appointment of a successor is being led by Senior Independent Director, Dr Richard Ward.

Mike Biggs will stand for re-election at the Company's AGM in May 2020 and will remain Chairman until his successor has been appointed in order to ensure a smooth handover. 

Commenting on his decision, Mike Biggs said: 'It has been my immense privilege to serve as Chairman of Direct Line Group since before the Company's listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2012. As I am now approaching the ninth anniversary of my appointment, and as our new senior management team is now firmly established, I believe that the time is right for the Company to be searching for my successor.'

For further information please contact:

Roger Clifton

Company Secretary

Tel: [phone]

For investor enquiries please contact:

Andy Broadfield Director of Investor Relations and Capital Tel: [phone]

Paul Smith Director of Investor Relations (designate) Tel: [phone]

For media enquiries please contact:

Lisa Tremble

Group Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director

Tel: [phone]

LEI: 213800FF2R23ALJQOP04

 

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