Rob Barnett joins the company’s executive committee as it continues to strengthen its capabilities across the business, following the launch of Friends Life in March.
An experienced senior HR professional, Rob Barnett joins Friends Life from Royal Bank of Scotland, where he was HR Director for RBS Insurance and latterly, HR Chief Operating Officer for RBS Group. Friends Life will benefit from his extensive experience leading transformation and change management at RBS Insurance. Rob Barnett was heavily involved in the creation of the RBS Insurance business through the integration of the Direct Line and Churchill businesses. He also played a key role in the preparation of RBS Insurance for separation from the RBS Group.
Andy Briggs, Chief Executive Officer, Friends Life, commented :
“Rob Barnett’s appointment is further evidence of the steps we are taking to drive our business forward following the recent acquisitions. We are fully focussed on preparing Friends Life for an independent future as a progressive life company. Friends Life represents an enviable paradox – a brand new company with prominent experience and expertise firmly in place – and Rob’s skills and experience will help ensure our people and processes realise this potential. I am delighted to welcome Rob to the business.”
Rob Barnett will report to Andy Briggs, Chief Executive Officer and joins a company bringing together 6,000 employees worldwide.
Rob Barnett said:
“I am tremendously excited to be joining Friends Life at an important time for the business. As it moves forward, I am looking forward to helping build an organisation that will position Friends Life as an industry-leading life company.”
Source : Friends Life
