British Friendly appoints new CFO

Simon Owens has more than 20 years of experience in senior finance and commercial roles in the life and pensions industry.   Previously the finance and operations director for Legal & General's financial advice business, since leaving accounting practice he has undertaken UK and European leadership positions with IBM, Aviva and Legal & General. British Friendly has also appointed a new company secretary, Jill Chipchase. Both Owen and Chipchase will report directly to CEO Gordon Hull. Simon Owens said: "I am delighted to have joined the incredible team at British Friendly. The Socie...