Legal & General Group announces Laura Wade-Gery to its Board as upcoming Independent Director

– UK, London –  Legal & General Group Plc (LON: LGEN) today announced the appointment of Laura Wade-Gery to its Board as an independent non-executive director, effective from 3 January 2022.

Her appointment reflects the commitment of the company to technological innovation.

“I am delighted to welcome Laura to the Group Board. Her strategic experience will further enhance our Board and I look forward to working with her.” said Board Chairman, Sir John Kingman.

Laura will also join the Group Technology Committee and Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee.

About Laura Wade-Gery

Laura Wade-Gery has extensive knowledge of digital transformation and customer experience, with previous roles including her position as executive director of Multi-Channel at Marks and Spencer Group plc and as CEO of Tesco.com and Tesco Direct.

Laura is currently a non-executive director of British Land Co plc. Laura was previously a non-executive director of John Lewis Partnership plc and an executive director of Marks & Spencer Group plc.

About Legal & General Group Plc

Established in 1836, Legal & General is one of the UK’s leading financial services groups and a major global investor, with international businesses in the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. With over £1.3 trillion in total assets under management, we are the UK’s largest investment manager for corporate pension schemes and a UK market leader in pension risk transfer, life insurance, workplace pensions, and retirement income.

As of 1 November 2021, Legal & General has a market capitalization of £17.5 billion.

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