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RNS Number : 9369J Direct Line Insurance Group PLC 10 April 2024
Direct Line Group announces the appointment of Jane Poole as Group Chief
Financial Officer
10 April 2024
Direct Line Group (the "Group") is pleased to announce that Jane Poole is to
be appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer of the Company, subject to
regulatory approval. Jane will join the Board in October 2024, succeeding Neil
Manser who has been in post since January 2021.
Jane is a highly experienced CFO with extensive general insurance knowledge
following a long and successful career building high performance teams in the
financial services industry. Since 2021, she has been CFO for Aviva's UK and
Ireland General Insurance business, driving business performance and improving
profitability. Prior to this, Jane was CFO for Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA)
UK & International businesses having held senior Finance roles at the
insurer since 2006. Jane qualified as a Chartered Accountant with
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Neil has been with the Group since 2011 and CFO since January 2021. Neil was
instrumental in the Group's successful IPO in 2012 and has helped to steer the
business through a series of external challenges in recent years. Neil will
remain as CFO until Jane arrives to ensure an orderly transition of
responsibilities.
Danuta Gray, Chair of Direct Line Group, said: "The Board is delighted to
welcome Jane Poole as our new Group CFO. Jane has impressive experience in the
UK general insurance market and an enviable record of success in leading teams
in personal and commercial lines insurance. The Board conducted an extensive
search to secure such a high calibre appointee and I am confident that Jane
Poole will be a great asset to our organisation. At the same time, I would
like to thank Neil Manser for steering the Group through what has been a
challenging time and the part he has played in stabilising the business for
the future."
Jane Poole, Group CFO designate of Direct Line Group, said: "I am delighted to
be joining Direct Line Group as CFO at this important time and motivated to
drive business performance to realise the significant potential ahead for the
Group. I am looking forward to joining the Board and leading the Finance
function as the organisation looks to drive growth, deliver on its commitments
to serving its millions of customers and creating long-term sustainable
shareholder value."
This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule
9.6.11.
For investor and media enquiries please contact:
Paul Smith
Director of Business Performance and Investor Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 7795 811 263
Alan Oliver
Group Communications
+44 (0)7385 481295
A summary of Jane Poole's career to date
Aviva Plc (2021 - present)
CFO, Aviva Insurance Limited (SMF2) UK & Ireland General Insurance
Business
RSA Insurance Group plc (2006 - 2021)
CFO, UK & International business / Global Finance Centre Director
Global Finance Centre Director
Group CFO (Interim)
Group Financial Controller
UK Financial Controller
Finance Transformation Programme Lead
Head of Finance Systems, Change and Solvency II Programme
Finance Director, Engineering Inspection & Consultancy (EI&C)
Group Head of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
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