Board change at Aviva

by Gill Montia

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Aviva has announced that Leslie Van de Walle, an independent non-executive director of the group, has informed the board of his intention to step down with effect from 2nd May 2012.

Mr Van de Walle, who is currently chairman of construction products firm, SIG plc, is regarded as having an excellent track record of growing and developing businesses along with an international outlook and a shrewd understanding of the macro-economic environment.

Commenting on his departure, Lord Sharman of Redlynch, chairman of Aviva, said: “Leslie’s wealth of experience and international perspective made him a valued member of the Board and we wish him well for the future.”