Stephen Hester
Chairman at
NORDEA BANK ABP
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Mr. Stephen A. Hester is Group Chief Executive at RSA Insurance Group Plc and Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc. Mr. Hester has over 30 years' experience in financial services and FTSE100 companies with expertise in transforming the performance of businesses. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, 2008-2013, where he led the largest ever corporate restructuring and recovery programme. Prior to that he held positions as Chief Executive, British Land plc from 2004 to 2008, Chief Operating Officer, Abbey National plc and a number of senior roles at Credit Suisse First Boston in London and New York. He was previously employed as Deputy Chairman by Northern Rock Plc and Chief Operating Officer by Santander UK Plc. Mr. Hester received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 90,260 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-09-29 | |
EASYJET PLC 0.02% | 2025-09-29 | 120,000 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-09-29 |
| 2026-07-29 | 73,960 ( 0.03% ) | 832 790 $ | 2026-09-29 |
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Stephen Hester active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EASYJET PLC | Chairman | 2021-11-30 |
| KYNDRYL HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-21 |
| NORDEA BANK ABP | Chairman | 2022-09-30 |
Kew Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Royal Botanical Gardens | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stephen Hester
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRICA PLC | Director/Board Member | 2022-06-06 |
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd.
 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Intact Insurance aims to deliver consistently for their clients while delivering outperformance. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-01 |
| RSA INSURANCE GROUP | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-04-30 |
The Association of British Insurers
 The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Director/Board Member | 2016-06-30 |
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Education of Stephen Hester
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 24 |
|---|---|
NatWest Group Plc
 NatWest Group Plc Major BanksFinance Provides retail, private and commercial banking services | Finance |
Centrica Plc
 Centrica Plc Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas and electricity to business & residential customers | Utilities |
Northern Rock Plc (United Kingdom)
 Northern Rock Plc (United Kingdom) Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Credit Suisse First Boston LLC
 Credit Suisse First Boston LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides global investment banking services | Finance |
Santander UK Plc
 Santander UK Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
National Westminster Bank Plc
 National Westminster Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance NatWest manages five investment funds that have a different level of risk from 'low' to 'high'. The firm seeks responsible investments that focus on companies and industries that aim to positively affect the world. | Finance |
NatWest Markets Plc (Investment Management)
 NatWest Markets Plc (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailable. | Finance |
RSA Insurance Group Ltd.
 RSA Insurance Group Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides commercial general insurance services | Finance |
The British Land Co. Plc
 The British Land Co. Plc Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust that owns and manages retails & office-led campuses | Finance |
easyJet Plc
 easyJet Plc AirlinesTransportation Provides passenger airline and carrier services | Transportation |
University of Oxford
 University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Westminster Bank Plc (Private Banking)
 National Westminster Bank Plc (Private Banking) Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailable. | Finance |
Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd.
 Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada
 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides car, home and tenant insurance services | Finance |
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd.
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Intact Insurance aims to deliver consistently for their clients while delivering outperformance. | Finance |
The Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
NatWest Markets Plc (Broker)
 NatWest Markets Plc (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Royal Botanical Gardens | |
Abbey National Plc
 Abbey National Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Kew Foundation | |
The Foundation & Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
 The Foundation & Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Engages in fundraising activities | Miscellaneous |
Nordea Bank Abp
 Nordea Bank Abp Major BanksFinance Provides personal, business and investment banking & asset management services | Finance |
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc
 The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.
 Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides enterprise IT services and software | Technology Services |
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