Last checked at 22 Oct 2021 12:00
Direct Line Group: Board change
The Board of Direct Line Insurance Group plc ('DLG') announces that Tracy Corrigan will be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2021.
Tracy's professional background in the media industry spans financial journalism, digital media and corporate strategy. She worked for News Corp for nine years, first as Editor in Chief, Europe, then as Digital Editor of The Wall Street Journal. Most recently, as Chief Strategy Officer of Dow Jones, she was responsible for global strategy, customer insight and analytics, M&A and commercial policy, overseeing the digital transformation of the business during a period of significant growth in digital and recurring revenues. In previous roles, Tracy was a columnist for The Daily Telegraph and held various positions for The Financial Times, including Editor of the Lex Column and Editor of FT.com. She graduated in Modern Languages from St Catherine's College, Oxford.
Danuta Gray, Chair, said: "I am delighted to be welcoming Tracy Corrigan to DLG's Board. Tracy will contribute to the DLG Board her broad understanding of capital markets and the digital economy. Her first-hand experience of driving digital transformation, cultural change and customer-focused innovation will help the Board to support our executive team in delivering DLG's ambitious strategy."
Tracy Corrigan commented: "I am excited to be joining DLG, which has invested heavily in systems and capabilities designed to operate its diverse brands and channels resiliently in fast-changing markets, and am looking forward to supporting the talented management team in continuing to deliver innovative customer solutions."
For further information, please contact:
Roger Clifton
Company Secretary
Tel: +44 (0)7710 179 939
Paul Smith
Director of Investor Relations
Tel: +44 (0)7795 811 263
Will Sherlock
Group Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director
Tel: +44 (0)7786 836 562
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