M&G plc announced the appointment of Paul Evans as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 October 2024. Paul is an experienced senior business leader in financial services, with deep experience of Life Insurance. He spent 17 years at AXA in a variety of senior roles in Life Insurance, Wealth and Asset Management, including Group CEO of AXA's Global Life, Savings and Health businesses with responsibility for global asset management.

Prior to joining AXA, Paul spent 13 years with PwC as a Chartered Accountant. Paul brings international experience of regulated risk management and governance frameworks. For the past six years, he has served as a Non-Executive Director across a comprehensive portfolio of companies.

He is currently Chair of Allianz Holdings plc and Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Bupa. Paul will also become a member of the Audit, Risk and Remuneration Committees.