Simon Owens announced as new British Friendly chief executive

With immediate effect

John Brazier
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Former finance and operations director for L&G joined British Friendly as CFO in June last year

Owens will take on the role as chief executive for the mutual society with immediate effect, having spent a year in the chief financial officer position. Previously the finance and operations director for Legal & General's financial advice business, since leaving the accounting practice, Owen has undertaken UK and European leadership positions with IBM, Aviva and Legal & General. At the same time, British Friendly confirmed the appointment of Natalie Summerson as sales and marketing director, having most recently held senior roles with Canada Life and Aviva. Commenting on his new r...

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