LV= appoints non-executive director

LV= has appointed James Dean as audit committee chairman on its board.

Dean joins LV= from his senior partner position at Ernst and Young. Other previous roles include managing partner for the UK financial services audit practice, also at Ernst and Young.

In his role Dean will create and manage effective working relationships amongst the audit committee, LV= senior management and the company’s external and internal auditors.

Dean will work with LV= group chief executive officer Mike Rogers and finance director Philip Moore.

LV= chairman Dennis Holt said: “We are delighted James is joining LV= as audit committee chairman. We wanted someone with significant recent and relevant financial experience and an insurance background to take on the role. I look forward to working closely with James to ensure we have the right financial structure in place to allow LV= to continue to grow and deliver value to its customers and members.”
Dean said: “I am excited about taking up this non-executive position at LV=. I believe my audit experience in the sector combined with my risk, regulation and accounting expertise will help me add value to the boardroom discussions. I look forward to helping the company continue its recent success.”