Russell Walls FCCA

Russell Walls FCCA

independent non-executive director

born February 1944, British

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Appointed to the board of Aviva plc in May 2004.

Currently non-executive director of Biocon Ltd (healthcare), Signet Jewelers Ltd (retail), and Mytrah Energy Ltd (wind power producer). Formerly group finance director of BAA plc (transport), Wellcome plc (pharmaceuticals) and Coats Viyella plc (textiles). Former senior independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee of Stagecoach Group plc (transport) and Hilton Group plc (leisure) and a former non-executive director of Delphic Diagnostics Ltd (medical) and Mersey Docks and Harbour Company (transport). Former treasurer and trustee of the British Red Cross and member of the Finance Commission of The International Federation of The Red Cross.

Mr Walls brings to the board, a strong financial background, with extensive experience as a finance director. He also possesses broad experience across a range of sectors, including international consumer experience.

Membership of board committees

• Audit committee (chairman)
• Risk committee
• Nomination committee