Helena Morrissey to take up senior role at LGIM

Morrissey (pictured) will start her role on 1 May, subject to regulatory approval, reporting to chief executive Mark Zinkula, and will also join LGIM's board. Her new role will involve leading the firm's D2C business and building LGIM's direct ties with investors, particularly through mobile and robo-advice.  Morrissey, who left Newton last year after 15 years as chief executive, is a keen supporter of gender diversity and set up The 30% Club, which campaigns to raise female represetation in UK boardrooms to 30%.  She also chairs the board of the Investment Association, although sh...