Cirencester Friendly promotes Andy Morris to CEO

To succeed Paul Hudson

John Brazier
clock • 1 min read

Income protection specialist Cirencester Friendly has announced the appointment of Andy Morris as its new chief executive officer.

Having joined the provider in April 2019 as finance director, Morris will assume the lead role following the retirement of Paul Hudson. Hudson has been at the helm of the Friendly Society since 1997, overseeing membership growth from 13,000 to over 44,000. Commenting on his time with the provider, Hudson said that it has been an "incredible journey" but the "time comes for everyone to hand over" and "pass on the baton" to a new leader. "I have been lucky enough to have worked alongside very many fantastic people who have shared my vision to deliver great protection products to many...

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