Aviva plc (“Aviva” or the “Company”) has appointed Chris Cochrane as Group Chief Information Officer with effect from summer 2026. Chris is currently Group Chief Information Technology Officer at M&G and replaces John Cummings who is retiring.
Chris has enjoyed a highly successful career in technology leadership roles, including as CIO of BT Global Services and CIO of Openreach Service Delivery prior to his appointment at M&G.
Amanda Blanc DBE, Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “This is a very important appointment for Aviva. Chris is a seasoned, highly experienced CIO who brings a wealth of expertise to the company as we continue to grow and deliver for our customers and for our investors. I very much look forward to working with him.
I would like to thank John Cummings for all of his service to Aviva and wish him a very happy, and well-deserved, retirement.”
Chris Cochrane said: “Aviva is a company I admire hugely, and one which is performing strongly. I am excited to be joining Amanda and her colleagues and playing my part in helping continue to drive the momentum which the business has across the insurance, wealth and retirement sectors.”
*The appointment is subject to approval by the PRA and FCA.
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Enquiries:
Claire Jermany Grange – 07385 148681
Notes to editors:
Chris Cochrane joins Aviva in the summer. Until that date, John Cummings stays in role. Chris Cochrane’s appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
A photo of Chris is available here: Aviva plc | Flickr
Notes to editors:
- We are the UK's leading diversified insurer and we operate in the UK, Ireland and Canada. We also have international investments in India and China.
- We help our 25.2m customers make the most out of life, plan for the future, and have the confidence that if things go wrong we’ll be there to put it right.
- We have been taking care of people for more than 325 years, in line with our purpose of being ‘with you today, for a better tomorrow’. In 2024, we paid £29.3 billion in claims and benefits to our customers.
- Aviva is a Living Wage, Living Pension and Living Hours employer and provides market-leading benefits for our people, including flexible working, paid carers leave and equal parental leave. Find out more at www.aviva.com/about-us/our-people/
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