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Mark Gregory

Mark Gregory

Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointed:

1 April 2023

Committee:

Chair of the Risk Committee, Audit Committee, Nomination Committee

Career and experience:

Mark has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, Mark was Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) of Merian Global Investors Limited (‘Merian’). Preceding this, he held roles at Legal & General Group plc including Group Chief Financial Officer, CEO of Savings and Managing Director of With Profits, at Asda Limited as the Divisional  Director for Finance and the Business Development Director and at Kingfisher plc as a Senior Financial Analyst. His NED experience consists of roles  as NED and Chair of the  Risk Committee at Direct Line Insurance Group plc and NED at Entain plc and Merian. Mark is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

Key skills and competencies:

  • A wealth of executive finance experience and acumen and a deep knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly life and general insurance, which contribute to his effectiveness as Chair of the Risk Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.
  • Highly qualified to appraise strategy development and execution having led corporate projects and transactions with added appreciation of the retail sector and customer service activity.
  • Valuable experience in establishing and delivering strategy whilst managing risk appetite and compliance, which contributes to his effectiveness as Chair of the Risk Committee. 

Current external appointments:

NED and Chair of the Risk Committee at Direct Line Insurance Group plc, NED of Churchill Insurance Company Limited, UK Insurance Limited and Westdown Park Management Company Limited.