Pru names Devey to lead AIA integration
Prudential announced last month that it planned to buy American International Assurance (AIA) for 23bn ($35.5bn) in the insurance sector's biggest ever deal. It still needs to complete a $21bn rights issue to fund the deal.
Devey will report directly to Prudential chief executive Tidjane Thiam and takes up the role with immediate effect, the company said in a statement.
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Hide AdA former HBOS banker and managing director at Lloyds Banking Group, Mr Devey was involved in integrating the retail banking operations of Halifax and Bank of Scotland and divisions of HBOS and Lloyds.
He will continue to be responsible for Prudential UK and Europe but Andrew Crossley, managing director finance, and Barry O'Dwyer, managing director for retail life and pensions, will provide back up, becoming deputy chief executives at the unit.
"The appointment of an executive director to lead this effort is a clear indication of how crucial a successful integration is for the future of our company," Mr Thiam said. "Rob is ideally suited to the role."