7 September 2020

Aviva appoints Patrick Flynn as Senior Independent Director

Aviva plc ("Aviva") has appointed Patrick Flynn as Senior Independent Director with effect from 7^th September 2020. Patrick will succeed George Culmer, who was appointed Chairman of Aviva on 27 May 2020, as previously disclosed.   

Patrick was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Aviva on 16^th July 2019 and has extensive insurance experience, most recently as the Chief Financial Officer of ING, the Netherland's largest financial services group. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Natwest Group plc. 

George Culmer, Chairman, said:

"Patrick brings significant experience of both retail financial and insurance services. He has extensive knowledge of the Aviva Group, excellent relationships with other directors, and a good understanding of our shareholders' needs, which makes him the natural choice as Senior Independent Director."

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