Simon Machell

Mr Machell is a non-executive director of Prudential Assurance Company Singapore. He is also Chairman of the Pacific Life Re Limited Australian entity board, and a director of its Bermuda entity boards. As a non-executive director of Tesco Bank and Chairman of Tesco Underwriting in the UK, Simon has considerable insight into changing customer expectations and engaging customers through digital channels. He brings in an international perspective on current industry trends in insurance, and insights into the risks and opportunities associated with emerging technologies and new business models. He has operational and strategic knowledge of the insurance industry and has planned and delivered significant change programs. In his executive career, Simon spent 10 years in CEO roles at Norwich Union / Aviva and has skills in day-to-day management of an insurance business. He has experience in claims management, sales and finance and gained his experience in Asia Pacific and Europe. This domain knowledge allows him to both support and challenge management on all insurance related matters. He is also a member of Customer and People Committee.