RSA has appointed Steve Lewis chief executive officer for the United Kingdom and Western Europe. He will join the company January 1, 2015.
In his new role, he will be responsible for the RSA brands in the U.K., Ireland, and across Western Europe.
He will join the group executive team and report to the group chief executive, Stephen Hester.
Mr. Lewis will join RSA from Zurich where he was CEO for U.K. general insurance and shared services, a role he has held since 2009. During his 25 year career at Zurich, he held a number of operational and financial roles in the U.K., Zurich, and Asia Pacific.
Mr. Hester said, “I am delighted to have appointed someone of Steve's caliber to RSA. He combines exceptional industry knowledge with experience of leading successful businesses in a competitive marketplace.
“I am confident that Steve will bring a fresh outlook and approach, and together with our existing U.K. management team, provide the strong leadership, energy, and commitment to make the changes that will ensure the future success of our U.K. and Western Europe businesses.”
Mr. Lewis commented, “I am excited to be joining RSA and playing a key part in the transformation of the U.K. and Western European businesses by continuing to improve performance, profitability, and customer service. I look forward to working with the RSA leadership team and colleagues to achieve this.”
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Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].