UK insurer Aviva has announced the appointment of Amanda Blanc as an independent non-executive director.
Blanc, who is due to step into the role on 2 January 2020, previously served as Chief Executive Officer at AXA UK & Ireland and CEO, EMEA & Global Banking Partnerships at Zurich Insurance Group.
She has also held senior management positions at Towergate Insurance Brokers, Groupama Insurance Company and Commercial Union.
Blanc succeeds Claudia Arney (who is set to retire on 31 December 2019), and will also become a member of the nomination and risk committees upon appointment to the board.
Glyn Barker is also set to retire from his role as an independent non-executive director after almost eight years in the position.
During that time, Barker has been both chair of the audit committee and the senior independent director in addition to serving on the audit, governance, nomination, remuneration and risk committees.
The appointment of a senior independent director to succeed Glyn Barker will be announced in due course.
“We are delighted to welcome Amanda Blanc as an Independent Non-Executive Director and as the new Chair of the Governance Committee,” said Sir Adrian Montague, Chairman of Aviva.
“Amanda’s breadth and depth of experience of the UK and European insurance industry, and her detailed understanding of business and customers, make her an excellent addition to our Board.
“Our thanks go to Glyn and Claudia for their very significant contribution to the Company during their time as directors.
“We wish Claudia every success in her other business commitments, and my special thanks go to Glyn who has helped me to refresh the Board but now feels that, with Amanda’s appointment, it is now right to retire after almost eight years’ service.”
