Fidelity's new chair on board with growth ambitions

Former Chubb director and ACC chief executive to take up role of Fidelity Life chairman.

Wednesday, November 20th 2024, 5:08PM

Scott Pickering will become the chairman off Fidelity Life at the start of next year.

“He’s the perfect person to lead our board,” interim chairman Lindsay Smartt says. “Since he joined us in July this year, he has clearly demonstrated the depth of his experience and leadership. This will be invaluable as we bring to life our three-year strategic plan and grow for the good of New Zealand."

"He is committed to our ambition to double in value and grow into not just a great life insurer but a great New Zealand company. Lindsay will continue on the board as a director."

In addition to his role on the Fidelity Life board, Pickering is also chairman of Evolution Healthcare, on the boards of Kiwibank, ASX listed Insurance Australia Group, IAG New Zealand, Engage Consulting and Bowls New Zealand, is an Advisor to HealthNow and Bain & Co, and was previously on the board of Chubb in New Zealand and Australia.

Pickering was chief executive of ACC New Zealand for more than eight years, where he led a major business transformation, and also held Regional chief executive roles with Willis Towers Watson in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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