(Alliance News) - Standard Life Aberdeen PLC on Wednesday appointed Brian McBride as a non-executive director effective from May 1.
The company said McBride is currently chair of Trainline PLC and a non-executive director of Kinnevik AB and Wiggle.com. He is also a senior adviser to Lazard World Trust's UK Financial Advisory Business and to Scottish Equity Partners.
He has also worked for IBM Corp, Crosfield Electronics Ltd, and Dell Corp Ltd before serving as chief executive officer of T-Mobile UK Ltd and then managing director of Amazon.co.uk.
Douglas Flint, chair, said: "I am delighted to welcome Brian to the board. As we position our businesses for a more technology driven future, his direct experience of developing digital strategies and solutions in consumer-facing businesses tackling rapidly evolving markets will be of great benefit to our discussions."
Standard Life Aberdeen shares were trading 0.8% lower in London at 297.20 pence each on Wednesday.
By Loreta Juodagalvyte; loretajuodagalvyte@alliancenews.com
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