Prudential UK CEO Jackie Hunt exits after two years

Jackie Hunt has left the business

Jenna Towler
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Jackie Hunt, the chief executive of Prudential UK & Europe, has left the provider with immediate effect.

Hunt joined the provider from rival Standard Life two years ago.  Before joining Standard Life in 2009, Hunt held a number of senior leadership roles within the UK insurance industry, first at Royal & Sun Alliance and then at Aviva. John Foley has been named as her interim successor. Foley, currently group investment director, will fill the role alongside his current duties until a permanent successor is announced in due course, the company said in a note to the stock exchange. Group chief executive Mike Wells said: "I would like to thank Jackie for the contribution she has made...

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