Aviva plc has appointed Andrew Moss as group chief executive with effect from 12 July, signaling a change in its group executive team. The changes reflect the increasingly multi-national nature of the group’s businesses.
As announced in January, Philip Scott, currently executive director with responsibility for Aviva’s operations outside Europe, will become group finance director. He will continue to be a member of Aviva plc’s board and will also retain his responsibilities for asset management.
Tidjane Thiam, chief executive of Aviva Europe; Mark Hodges, chief executive of Norwich Union Life; Anupam Sahay, group strategy and planning director; and John Ainley, group HR director, all will remain in their current roles.
Tom Godlasky, currently chief executive of Aviva USA, will become chief executive for North America and will lead Aviva’s operations in the USA and Canada.
Simon Machell, currently chief executive of Norwich Union General Insurance, will become chief executive for Asia Pacific and will lead Aviva’s Asian and Australian businesses.
Igal Mayer, currently chief executive for Aviva Canada, will become chief executive of Norwich Union General Insurance.