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Non Executive Director

Hastings Direct is an insurance company that provides low cost car, van, bike and home insurance.

Currently a seasoned non executive Board Director and Chair, following a successful career as an international senior executive with proven success in large CEO and CFO roles in multinational blue chip organizations in the UK, US and Australia, and more recently in fast growing and dynamic digital industry disruptors. Retired from the role of CFO of UK listed insurer Hastings Group Holdings PLC in 2019, after 30+ years of working in the global financial services sector. Combines a well-regarded range of business competencies with deep expertise in the financial services sector, particularly in insurance and asset management. Consistently delivered improved enterprise business performance through operational and financial discipline as well the execution of complex change and business transformations. Strong communicator and relationship builder with the aptitude to develop individuals, engender teams and foster customer and stakeholder loyalty. Core competencies include: Extensive Board level (Executive and Non Executive) and governance experience. Building and leading high performing executive teams, with a focus on the talent agenda Setting and implementing strategic vision and driving financial and operational performance Financial, risk management, corporate governance, regulatory and Board expertise Business restructuring and transformation across diverse organizations and cultures Communicating and building strong relationships Operations expertise and advanced project management and strategic execution capabilities Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures A focus on enhancing financial and operational discipline