Directorate Change

RNS Number : 6657F

Aviva PLC

16 July 2019

 

16 July 2019

Directorate Change

Aviva appoints Mr Patrick Flynn as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Aviva plc ("Aviva" or the "Company") has appointed Mr Patrick Flynn as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 16 July 2019. He will also join the Board Audit, Risk and Nomination Committees.

Patrick was previously the Chief Financial Officer of ING, the Netherland's largest financial services group, and was recognised for playing a key role in the transformation of the group to a well-capitalised and focused financial services provider with a significant retail offering. Prior to his role at ING Patrick was Chief Financial Officer of HSBC Insurance and has served as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of two listed former ING insurance companies.

Patrick is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc.

Sir Adrian Montague, Chairman, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Patrick to the Aviva Board. Patrick is an experienced finance executive and he has significant experience of both retail financial and insurance services. Patrick has a strong reputation in the European market and he will be a great asset to the Board. I very much look forward to working with him."

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Media:

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Chris Esson                                                                                                       [phone]

About Aviva

·    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 Patrick Flynn.

·    At the date of this announcement, Patrick Flynn 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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