LV= appoints Chief Audit Officer

Investment, protection and retirement specialist LV=, has announced the appointment of Nikesh Mistry as its Chief Audit Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Nikesh is a highly experienced audit and assurance leader having worked across the financial services and insurance sectors, most recently in senior roles at Phoenix Group and HSBC.

In his new role, Nikesh will lead the mutual’s audit function and join the LV= Executive Team, led by Chief Executive, David Hynam.

David Hynam, LV= Chief Executive, said:

“I am pleased to welcome Nikesh as our new Chief Audit Officer and look forward to the contribution he will make as a member of my Executive team. Nikesh will play a critical role in leading our audit function and will support the delivery of our member-focused business plan.”

Nikesh Mistry, LV= Chief Audit Officer, said:

“I’m delighted to join LV=, a business with a clear purpose, strong heritage and a values-driven culture. I’m passionate about ensuring our customers and members can rely on us to safely support their future.

“I’m looking forward to leading a talented audit team that adds value to the LV= Board and working as part of LV’s Executive Team to drive the business forward.”

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Additional information:

Nikesh’s appointment represents a further strengthening of LV’s executive leadership, following the recent appointments of Anita Fernqvist as Chief Transformation and Technology Officer and Chloe Stuttard as Chief Customer Officer.

About LV=:

LV= is one of the UK’s leading life and pensions mutual insurers, serving over one million members and customers. As an investment, protection and retirement specialist, LV= offers a range of products, services and advice to help members and customers protect their income while they’re working and maximise it when they stop. 

LV= and Liverpool Victoria are registered trademarks of Liverpool Victoria Financial Services Limited (LVFS) and LV= and LV= Liverpool Victoria are trading styles of the LV= Group of Companies. Liverpool Victoria Financial Services Limited, registered in England with registration number 12383237 is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, register number 110035. Registered address: County Gates, Bournemouth, BH1 2NF.