Directorate Change: Appointment of Martin Strobel as Non-Executive Director of Aviva plc

Published: 22 Oct 2021

Aviva plc (“Aviva” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Martin Strobel as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 22 October 2021.

Martin was most recently Senior Independent Director of RSA Insurance Group plc. Martin has held a number of senior roles during his career including as Group CEO of Baloise-Holding AG, Operating Partner of Advent International and with the strategy consulting firm BCG. Martin is currently Vice Chair and Lead Independent Director of Partners Group Holding AG and Deputy Chair of MSG Life AG.

Martin will become a member of the Nomination and Governance Committee.

George Culmer, Chair, said:

“Martin is an accomplished director in insurance and private equity and we are delighted to welcome him to the Board. His business leadership and non-executive experience in the insurance and technology sectors make him a valuable addition to the Aviva Board.”

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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 Martin Strobel.
  • At the date of this announcement, Martin Strobel has no beneficial interest in ordinary shares of Aviva.  
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