Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0906Z

Aviva PLC

08 December 2014

 

Aviva plc

Directorate Change - Confirmation of Details Under Listing Rule 9.6.13

8 December 2014

Further to the announcement on 2 December 2014 that, subject to regulatory approval and successful completion of the acquisition, Andy Briggs will join the board of Aviva plc as an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Aviva's UK & Ireland Life business, and that Sir Malcolm Williamson will become the Senior Independent Director of Aviva plc, we now confirm the following information under Listing Rule 9.6.13(1):

Andy Briggs is currently a Director and the Group Chief Executive of Friends Life Group Limited, having been appointed in March 2013.

Sir Malcolm Williamson is currently a Director and Chairman of Friends Life Group Limited, having been appointed in March 2013. Sir Malcolm was also Chairman of Signet Jewelers Limited from 2 September 2008 to 15 June 2012.

The proposed appointments are expected to become effective by the second quarter of 2015 subject to shareholder and regulatory approval of the conditions of the proposed acquisition and regulatory approval of these appointments.

In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13(2) to (6) of the Listing Rules, there are no relevant details to disclose in respect of Sir Malcolm Williamson or Andy Briggs. As at the date of this announcement, Andy Briggs has a beneficial interest in 216 ordinary shares of Aviva plc.

This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13.

 

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