Legal & General names António Simões as new CEO

Simões will replace Nigel Wilson in the role on 1 January 2024

Eve Maddock-Jones
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António Simões will take over on 1 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval, with Wilson remaining as CEO until then, in order to continue delivery the group’s current strategy, according to L&G.
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António Simões will take over on 1 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval, with Wilson remaining as CEO until then, in order to continue delivery the group’s current strategy, according to L&G.

Legal & General (L&G) has named António Simões as the firm’s chief executive (CEO), replacing outgoing head Nigel Wilson.

Wilson announced his retirement at the start of the year, having led the firm since 2012. Simões will take over on 1 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval, with Wilson remaining as CEO un...

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