
L&G has appointed António Simões to the role of group CEO.
Simões will join from Banco Santander where he has been regional head of Europe since September 2020.
Prior to joining Santander, Simões spent 13 years at HSBC, including as CEO of UK and Europe, and latterly CEO of global private banking, based in London and Hong Kong. He is a former McKinsey & Company partner.
Simões will succeed Nigel Wilson who has been group CEO since 2012.