Directorate Change

RNS Number : 2052Q

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

17 February 2023

 

Direct Line Group: Board change

The Board of Direct Line Insurance Group plc ('DLG') announces that Mark Lewis will be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 30 March 2023.

Mark's career has spanned financial services, retail, e-commerce, management consultancy and advertising. Most recently, he was Chief Executive of the MoneySupermarket Group, overseeing a period of revenue and profit growth for the UK listed price comparison business. In earlier roles, Mark was the Retail and Online Director for John Lewis and the Managing Director of eBay UK, having started his career producing advertising. Mark is an independent non-executive director of Santander UK plc and a trustee of The Photographers' Gallery.

Danuta Gray, Chair, said: "I am delighted to be welcoming Mark Lewis to DLG's Board. Mark will contribute his deep understanding of the regulated aggregator marketplaces in which DLG's brands operate, as well as his experience of digital marketing strategy and driving improved multichannel customer experience in retail and financial services."

Mark Lewis commented: "I'm excited to be joining Direct Line Group, a fantastic business, supporting millions of customers each year. I look forward to working with such long cherished and trusted brands as the Group transforms its technology capability to deliver even stronger customer experiences in a dynamic industry."

For further information, please contact:

Roger Clifton

Company Secretary

Tel: [phone]

Paul Smith

Director of Business Performance, Reporting and Investor Relations

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Will Sherlock

Group Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director

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