17 Dec 2015 08:59
17 December 2015
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
Board Appointment
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ("RBS") announces today that Mike Rogers has been appointed as a Non-executive Director of RBS with effect from 26 January 2016.
Commenting on the appointment, Howard Davies, Chairman of RBS, said:
"I am pleased that Mike has agreed to join us. His extensive experience of retail banking and financial services will strengthen the Board. My colleagues and I look forward to working with him."
Mike will remain in his role as Chief Executive of Liverpool Victoria Group. There are no other matters requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13.
For further information contact:
RBS Media Centre +44 131 523 4205
Notes to Editors
Biographical Details
Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers, 51, graduated from Cambridge University in 1986. He then joined Barclays Bank where he undertook a variety of roles in the UK and overseas, across business banking, wealth management and retail banking. Among various senior appointments at Barclays, Mike was Managing Director of Small Business, Premier Banking and UK Retail Banking.
In May 2006 Mike joined LV= as Group Chief Executive transforming the business into the UK's largest friendly society and a leading mutual financial services provider. Today LV= has 6,000 employees and offers insurance, investments and retirement solution products to around five & half million customers.
Mike is also on the Association of British Insurers Board.
He has a post-graduate Diploma in Leadership from Exeter University. Mike is married with three children and lives in Blandford, Dorset. His interests include rugby, cricket, golf and keeping fit.