Mike Yardley steps down as Royal London CEO

Laura Miller
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Royal London group chief executive Mike Yardley is planning to step down to focus on helping the industry tackle future challenges.

Yardley, who has headed up the group since 1998, says he will leave the company once a successor is appointed. He says after stepping down he plans to use his experience to help the life assurance and asset management industry "tackle the many challenges ahead". "Having been CEO of Royal London for over 12 years, I've decided the time is now right for me to announce that I will be leaving the company once my successor has been appointed. "I am confident Royal London is in an excellent position to continue to grow profitably for the benefit of our members and I believe this is an ...

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