FNZ chairman Lord Leitch dead at 76

Tributes paid to late financial services ‘visionary’

Jen Frost
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Tributes have been paid to Lord Alexander ‘Sandy’ Leitch, who has died aged 76.

Leitch, who had over five decades of experience in financial services, served as FNZ Group chair from 2013 to 2024. His previous roles included chair of Bupa, chairman of Intrinsic Financial Services, and chair and CEO of Zurich Financial Services UK, Ireland, South Africa and Asia Pacific. He also served Lloyds Banking Group deputy chair, chair of Scottish Widows, deputy chair of the Commonwealth Education Fund, and chair of the Association of British Insurers.  "Sandy was not only a visionary leader but also a kind and generous soul who touched the lives of many. His contribution...

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