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OML - Old Mutual plc - New Managing Director for Mutual & Federal
OLD MUTUAL plc
Issuer code: OLOML
JSE Share code: OML
NSX share code: OLM
ISIN: GB0007389926
New Managing Director for Mutual & Federal
Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Limited ("Mutual & Federal"), the subsidiary
of Old Mutual plc, today announced the appointment of Peter Todd as its new
Managing Director.
Peter has a wealth of experience in the insurance industry and most recently was
Managing Director of Absa Insurance and Financial Advisers. Peter was
responsible for distribution of all financial service products within Absa
Financial Services and managed a multi-channel business that covered all
customer segments from mass market to large companies.
Prior to joining Absa in 2007, Peter was the Regional Managing Director of
Lockton Asia Pacific (formerly Alexander Forbes) where he was responsible for
the Group`s operations in eight countries in Asia-Pacific, and was previously
Senior Vice-President Distribution and Major Accounts for AIG South Africa.
Commenting on the appointment, Julian Roberts, Group Chief Executive, said:
"I am delighted that someone with Peter`s broad operational skills and
experience has agreed to join M&F. Peter will join a team who are dedicated to
building the capabilities of Mutual & Federal within the Old Mutual Group."
Enquiries
External Communications
Patrick Bowes UK +44 (0)20 7002 7440
Investor Relations
Deward Serfontein SA +27 (0)82 810 5672
Aleida White UK +44 (0)20 7002 7287
Media
William Baldwin-Charles UK +44 (0)20 7002 7133
Notes to Editors
Old Mutual
Old Mutual plc is an international long-term savings, protection and investment
Group. Originating in South Africa in 1845, the Group provides life assurance,
asset management, banking and general insurance in Europe, the Americas, Africa
and Asia. Old Mutual plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the JSE,
among others.
In the year ended 31 December 2009, the Group reported adjusted operating profit
before tax of GBP1.2 billion (on an IFRS basis) and had GBP285 billion of funds
under management at the year end. The Group has approximately 54,000 employees.
For further information on Old Mutual plc, please visit the corporate website at
www.oldmutual.com
17 December 2010
Sponsor:
Merrill Lynch SA (Pty) Limited
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