Just group PLC | Annual Report and accounts 2022
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
John Hastings-Bass GROUP Chair Appointed: 13 August 2020 (3 years)
David Richardson Group Chief Executive Officer Appointed: 4 April 2016 (7 years)
Andrew Parsons (known as Andy Parsons) Group Chief Financial Officer Appointed: 1 January 2020 (3 years)
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CAREER AND EXPERIENCE John brings over 35 years of business experience in the insurance and reinsurance sectors and has undertaken the role of Chair in publicly quoted and privately owned businesses. He currently holds the role of Chair of BMS Group, the private equity backed global insurance broking group and, until 2017, was Chair of publicly quoted Novae Group plc. John began his career in Hong Kong with Jardine Matheson in 1976. He moved to London and was latterly an Executive Director of JLT Group and Chief Executive Officer of International Business Group. He joined Arthur J. Gallagher in 2007 as Chairman of International Development, leading the Asia Pacific business. In May 2007, John was appointed as Non-Executive Director of Novae Group plc, later serving as Chair from May 2008 until October 2017. He was appointed Non-Executive Chair of BMS Group in January 2015 and, in October 2022, he was appointed Chair of Dale Management Agency Limited.
CAREER AND EXPERIENCE David was Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of Just Group plc from April 2016 until his appointment as Group Chief Executive Officer on 19 September 2019. He was Managing Director of the UK Corporate Business from September 2019 until April 2022. He was the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company from October 2018 until January 2020 and Chief Finance Officer of Partnership Assurance Group plc from February 2013 until April 2016. Previously, David was Group Chief Actuary of Phoenix Group, where he was responsible for restructuring the group’s balance sheet and overall capital management. Prior to this, David worked in various senior roles at Swiss Re, across both its Admin Re and traditional reinsurance businesses. The roles included Chief Actuary of its Life and Health business, Head of Products for UK and South Africa, and Global Head of its Longevity Pricing teams. David commenced his career at the actuarial consultancy firm, Tillinghast. David is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and a CFA charter holder.
CAREER AND EXPERIENCE Prior to his appointment as Group Chief Financial Officer of Just Group plc, Andy was Group Finance Director at LV= from June 2017 until December 2019, having previously held executive positions at several leading financial institutions including Friends Life, AXA and Zurich Financial Services. His career in finance has spanned over 25 years, with particular expertise in life and general insurance. Prior to joining LV=, he held the roles of finance director, divisional risk officer and life, pensions and investment director for the insurance business of Lloyds Banking Group. In June 2021, Andy was appointed as a Non- Executive Director of RSA Insurance Group Limited.
John is a Trustee of the Landmark Trust and Chair of its Audit Committee.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Strong broad commercial skills in strategy, mergers and acquisitions • High level of competency managing customer and financial adviser relationships through his broking experience • Extensive experience in all aspects of governance from 15 years as an independent Non-Executive Director
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Extensive experience in life assurance, pensions and financial services • High level of competency in executive leadership Strong understanding of the markets the Group operates in • Qualified Actuary
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Extensive experience in financial services and financial and executive leadership • Strong understanding of the markets the Group operates in • Chartered Accountant
CURRENT OTHER LISTED DIRECTORSHIPS None
CURRENT OTHER LISTED DIRECTORSHIPS None
CURRENT OTHER LISTED DIRECTORSHIPS None
KEY INTERNAL DIRECTORSHIPS • Director of Just Retirement Limited • Director of Partnership Life Assurance Company Limited. • Director of HUB Financial Solutions Limited
KEY INTERNAL DIRECTORSHIPS • Director of Just Retirement Limited • Director of Partnership Life Assurance Company Limited
KEY INTERNAL DIRECTORSHIPS • Director of Just Retirement Limited • Director of Partnership Life Assurance Company Limited • Director of Just Retirement Money Limited • Director of Partnership Home Loans Limited
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