Aviva plc today announced the appointment of Sam White as its group public policy director, effective from 1 November 2010.
Aviva plc today announced the appointment of Sam White as its group public policy director, effective from 1 November 2010.
Sam will have overall responsibility for implementing Aviva’s global public policy, regulatory agenda and strategy across its core markets of the UK and Europe, as well as North America and Asia. He will be based at Aviva’s headquarters in London and report into Amanda Mackenzie, Aviva’s chief marketing and communications officer.
Sam has wide ranging experience working in strategy, communications and public policy. He most recently worked as special adviser to the Rt. Hon Alistair Darling MP at the Treasury, where he was responsible for political, strategic and communications advice to the Chancellor. Prior to this, he held special adviser roles at the Departments of Trade & Industry, and Transport. Sam has also worked extensively in Brussels as well as at the Greater London Authority as a senior coordinator in the Government and Parliamentary Liaison team.
Amanda Mackenzie, chief marketing and communications officer commented: “Sam’s appointment clearly demonstrates Aviva’s commitment to developing a globally integrated approach to public policy, and I am delighted to welcome someone with his expertise to the team. His strong, strategic focus along with the depth of his advisory experience, both in the UK and internationally, will be invaluable to Aviva.”
Sam White added: “I'm very excited to be joining Aviva and looking forward to the new challenges it will bring. It is an important time in the debate about public policy within the insurance sector and getting it right will be essential for customers and industry alike."
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* based on gross worldwide premiums at 31 December 2009