Direct Line Group Chairman succession

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Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

14 May 2020

 

Direct Line Group Chairman succession

The Direct Line Insurance Group plc ('DLG') Board announces that, following a full search process, it has selected Danuta Gray, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, to succeed Mike Biggs as Chair with effect from 4 August 2020.

Danuta is currently also Chair of St. Modwen Properties PLC, Senior Independent Director of Aldermore Group plc and a Non-Executive Member of the Defence Board of the UK Ministry of Defence. She is a former non-executive director of Old Mutual Group plc, PageGroup plc and Paddy Power Betfair plc. Her executive career in the telecommunications sector culminated in her appointment as Chief Executive and subsequently Executive Chairman of Telefónica O2 Ireland.

Commenting on her appointment, Danuta Gray said: 'I am honoured to have been chosen by my fellow DLG Board members to succeed Mike as Chair. DLG is a strong business with a superb culture, driven by a talented management team and outstanding, dedicated people. I am deeply grateful to Mike for his leadership of the Board and look forward to working with Penny and the team as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis and in the years to come.'

Mike Biggs, Chairman, said: 'I am very pleased that my colleagues on the DLG Board have chosen Danuta to succeed me. She has all of the skills and experience to preserve and develop the enviable culture of the Group and the Board.'

Richard Ward, Senior Independent Director, said: 'I am delighted that our thorough search process has resulted in Danuta's selection as our next Chair. I would like to thank Mike for his devoted chairmanship, since before DLG was listed on the Stock Exchange, for his wise counsel to the Board and to senior management and for building a board which is as enthusiastic as our people about providing the best support to our customers.'

An announcement about the succession plan for the chairmanship of the Remuneration Committee will be made in due course.

For further information please contact:

Roger Clifton

Company Secretary

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For investor enquiries please contact:

Paul Smith

Investor Relations Director

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Lisa Tremble

Group Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director

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