Mark Wilson (businessman)

Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson
Born Mark Andrew Wilson
September 1966
Nationality New Zealander
Education University of Waikato
Occupation Businessman
Title Chief Executive, Aviva
Term 2013-present
Predecessor Andrew Moss
Successor Incumbent
Spouse(s) Married
Children 3

Mark Andrew Wilson (born September 1966) is a New Zealand businessman, who has been the chief executive officer (CEO) of Aviva since 1 January 2013.

Career

Educated at the University of Waikato, Wilson joined National Mutual, an insurance business based in New Zealand in 1987 and progressed through the management structure.[1] He became Chief Executive of AXA South East Asia in 2001, Chief Executive of AXA Hong Kong in 2003 and Chief Executive of AIG’s Hong Kong operations in March 2009.[1] He went on to become chief executive officer (CEO) of Aviva on 1 January 2013.[2]

Wilson has campaigned on various issues including putting the brakes on compensation culture,[3] tackling Britain's retirement savings inertia[4] and ensuring everyone plays their part to keep the flood threat at bay.[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Mark Andrew Wilson". Business Week. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. "Aviva appoints Mark Wilson chief executive – but no 'golden hello". The Guardian. 20 November 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  3. "'We need to put the brakes on compensation culture'". The Telegraph. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  4. "Why we must tackle Britain’s retirement savings inertia". Daily Mail. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  5. "Everyone must play their part to keep the flood threat at bay". The Telegraph. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.