LifeSearch announces three senior appointments

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LifeSearch has announced three senior appointments including Emma Walker, who has been appointed as director of partner and digital relationships.

Walker previously head of digital at SunLife between 2015-17 and before that, head of protection, at MoneySuperMarket. Emma is well-known across the industry and will be focused on securing and expanding our partnerships and digital propositions.  Chris Neilson has joined as head of technology and change. He worked for SunLife and AXA for a number of years and brings with him significant experience in IT, Business and Digital change. Hugh Watchorn has been appointed chief financial officer. He wathe CFO of Bonhams for 15 years and will bring to Life Search all his global experience...

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