Acenda Group has announced its new leadership team with appointments taking effect once Nippon Life’s acquisition of Resolution Life is completed – which is expected to occur by the end of October.
The team will report to future Group CEO Chris de Bruin upon completion of the transaction:
- Sean McCormack – Group Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing product and distribution, and supporting the Group’s planned expansion into longevity and retirement solutions
- Andrew Beevors – Group Claims and Innovation Officer, responsible for the Group’s Claims function and driving innovation in claims and customer care
- Lisa Hayes – Group General Counsel, responsible for leading the Group’s Legal and Corporate Services functions
- Peter Histon – Group Chief Information Officer, leading the Group’s infrastructure transformation, modernisation, and data initiatives
- John Lucey – Group Chief Investment Officer, leading the Group’s investment strategy and management of investment portfolios
- Grant Willis – remains CEO of Asteron Life in New Zealand. Grant will join the Acenda Group Leadership Team and report to the Asteron Life Board
- Jane Murray – continues as Chief Operating Officer for Acenda Life
- Yvonne Le Bas – Group Chief Financial Officer (previously announced)
- Karen Malzard – Group Chief Risk Officer (previously announced)
- Nupur Bhushan has been appointed Interim Group Chief People Officer to support the business through its initial phase of integration, while a search is ongoing for this role. Nupur is an experienced People and Commercial leader and brings experience leading through transformations, including roles at WiseTech and ResMed
Chris de Bruin
De Bruin said: “These appointments will be instrumental in leading the formation of the Acenda Group, as we aim to build a bigger, more dynamic business focused on growth, innovation and exceptional customer outcomes.
“The appointment of our new Group Chief Commercial Officer, Sean McCormack, is central to our strategy ensuring we position the business to capture growth by maximising our product and distribution capabilities.”
