OneFamily appoints Jim Islam as chief executive

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OneFamily has promoted Jim Islam to chief executive, as Teddy Nyahasha steps down after nearly four years in the role.

Islam has been chief financial officer and a member of the board of directors for three years, and OneFamily noted his appointment marks the next phase of growth for the business. He is qualified actuary with over 20 years' leadership experience in the insurance, investment management, savings and pensions sectors. Prior to joining OneFamily, Islam held senior finance and general management roles at Lloyd's of London and Legal & General (L&G) covering the UK, France and global businesses where he "transformed" financial, capital and operating performance, OneFamily detailed. Meanwh...

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