Mike will join Aviva in September, reporting to Michele Golunska, Managing Director of Wealth - which is part of Aviva’s wider Insurance, Wealth & Retirement (IWR) business. He will work closely with Aviva colleagues and industry and government bodies to help shape and implement wealth policy.
Commenting on the appointment, Michele Golunska said: “Aviva plays an important role in working with government to help shape the wealth policy landscape. Mike joins us at a pivotal time for our industry, following the recent introduction of the Pension Schemes Act and ahead of the forthcoming Pensions Commission recommendations. We’re delighted to welcome him to the team. He brings huge experience and a genuine passion for policy.”
Mike joins from Standard Life, where his most recent role was Retirement and Savings Director.
He joined Standard Life plc in 2024 and, as Retirement and Savings Director, led thought leadership on current and future savings and pensions issues for consumers and the pensions industry. Before that, he spent 17 years at Hymans Robertson as a Partner, leading firm-wide propositions, and overseeing DC Master Trust consolidation for several high-profile corporate clients. He also advised on M&A and helped create one of the UK’s leading independent benchmarking tools for the provider market.
Mike Ambery said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Aviva and working closely with the leadership team within its Wealth business. With major regulatory change and savers’ needs evolving quickly, this is an important time for pensions. I’m looking forward to helping Aviva build on its success while keeping customers firmly at the centre.”
Mike replaces Emma Douglas, who held the role for two years before recently becoming Chair of The Pensions Regulator.
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