Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces that Chris Esson has been appointed Group Investor Relations Director. Chris is currently Director of Insurance Research for Europe at Credit Suisse Securities, where he is the lead analyst covering UK and Nordic insurers. Chris succeeds Colin Simpson who was recently appointed CFO of Aviva Canada.
Chris is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has held a number of roles in international financial services, including at management consultants KPMG. Chris will join Aviva’s finance executive team, reporting directly to Tom Stoddard, Chief Finance Officer.
Tom Stoddard, Chief Financial Officer, said:
“Chris Esson brings a wealth of experience, insight and financial expertise to this vital role at Aviva, communicating our story and strategy to analysts and investors. We are very pleased to welcome Chris to Aviva.”
Enquiries:
Media
Nigel Prideaux +44 (0)20 7662 0215
Andrew Reid +44 (0)20 7662 3131
Analysts
Colin Simpson +44 (0)20 7662 8115
David Elliot +44 (0)20 7662 8048
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* Before the deduction of Aviva and Friends Life overlapping customers.