Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0734I

Aviva PLC

09 December 2020

 

9 December 2020

Directorate update

Appointment of Pippa Lambert

 as Non-Executive Director of Aviva plc

Aviva plc ("Aviva" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Pippa Lambert as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 January 2021.

Pippa was previously Global Head of Human Resources at Deutsche Bank where she was responsible for leading the development of a successful and progressive HR transformation programme, focused on improving the group's culture, diversity and inclusion, and digital agendas.  Prior to that, Pippa was Group Head of Reward at the Royal Bank of Scotland from 2011 to 2013 where she worked closely with the RBS Board on the redevelopment and restructure of the Bank's compensation and benefits programmes.

Pippa will become a member of the Remuneration, Nomination and Governance and Customer, Conduct and Reputation Committees.

George Culmer, Chairman of Aviva, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Pippa to the Board. Pippa has significant experience working within various global financial services companies. She has an excellent record of delivery across a range of people strategies and transformation programmes. She will be a valuable addition to the Board."

Enquiries :

Media:

Andrew Reid  [phone]

Sarah Swailes  [phone]

Analysts:

Diane Michelberger                                                                                           [phone]

Notes to editors :

· 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(1) to LR 9.6.13R (6) inclusive in respect of Pippa Lambert.

· At the date of this announcement, Pippa Lambert has no beneficial interest in ordinary shares of Aviva.

· For information on how Aviva is helping our people, customers and communities impacted by COVID-19 visit: www.aviva.com/covid-19-our-response/  

· We exist to be with people when it really matters, throughout their lives - to help them make the most of life. We have been taking care of people for more than 320 years, in line with our purpose of being 'with you today, for a better tomorrow'.

· In 2019, we paid £33.2 billion in claims and benefits on behalf of our 33.4 million customers.  

· We will focus on the UK, Ireland and Canada where we have leading market positions and significant potential. We will invest for growth in these markets. Our International businesses in Europe and Asia will be managed for long-term shareholder value. We will also transform our performance and improve our efficiency. Our transformation will be underpinned by managing our balance sheet prudently, reducing debt and increasing our financial resilience.

· Total group assets under management at Aviva group are £522 billion (HY20) and our Solvency II capital surplus is £11.8 billion (Q320). Our shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and we are a member of the FTSE 100 index.

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