Aviva appoints Mark Thompson as chair of UK Life and Pensions independent governance committee

By Public Technologies
  • Aviva named Mark Thompson chair of its UK Life and Pensions Independent Governance Committee, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
  • Thompson previously served as chief investment officer of the HSBC UK Pension Scheme.
  • He has held trustee and governance roles across defined benefit and defined contribution pensions, including IGC posts at Zurich and Scottish Widows.
  • Thompson will replace Colin Richardson, who is stepping down after completing his term as chair.


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