Just Group appoints Mark Godson as CFO

(Sharecast News) - Just Group said on Thursday that it has appointed Mark Godson as its new chief financial officer. Godson, who succeeds Andy Parsons, will join the board with effect from 1 January 2024.

He is currently a partner at EY, and leader of their UK actuarial practice. He is a life actuary with over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry across several international markets.

Just Group said Godson has led assignments focussing on delivering growth strategies, business transformation, commercial optimisation and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to his current role, he was at Swiss Re, based in London.

Chief executive David Richardson said: "We are delighted to welcome Mark to Just Group. He is one of the top talents in the insurance market, bringing with him extensive commercial and financial insight gained from across the sector.

"We are delivering mid teen profit growth and our business has never been stronger. Mark has a growth mindset and is ideally placed to help us continue to deliver our profit pledge. I am looking forward to working closely with him."