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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