Julian Roberts (businessman)

Julian Victor Frow Roberts
Born Julian Roberts
(1957-06-07) 7 June 1957
Nationality British
Alma mater University of Stirling
Occupation Businessman
Years active 1978–present
Salary £2,350,000
Title former CEO of Old Mutual plc
Term 2008–present
Predecessor Jim Sutcliffe
Successor Bruce Hemphill
Spouse(s) Marion Roberts
Children 4

Julian Victor Frow Roberts (born 7 June 1957) is a British businessman. He was the chief executive of Old Mutual plc, an international long-term savings group until October 2015.

Early life

His father played rugby for Newport and was a reserve for Wales. Roberts has a BA degree from the University of Stirling, where he played rugby for the first team.[1][2]

He qualified as an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1983, and moved into the insurance industry, working for C E Heath, in 1987.[3]

Career

He was Chief Executive of Old Mutual from September 2008 until October 2015, having joined the company in August 2000 as Group Finance Director, moving on to become CEO of Skandia following its purchase by Old Mutual in February 2006. Prior to joining Old Mutual, he was Group Finance Director of Sun Life & Provincial Holdings plc and, before that, Chief Financial Officer of Aon UK Holdings Limited.[4]

He was also a non-executive Director of Nedbank.[5]

Personal life

He met his wife Marion whilst a student at Stirling University.[6] They have three sons and a daughter. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Julian V. F. Roberts: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "THE INTERVIEW: Old Mutual's boss dismisses £1.5 billion hangover from banking upheaval". This Is Money. 28 August 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "New Skandia CEO". Old Mutual. 14 February 2006. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  4. ↑ "Julian V. F. Roberts: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "Board of Directors". Ned Bank Group. Retrieved 2014-11-04.
  6. ↑ "THE INTERVIEW: Old Mutual's boss dismisses £1.5 billion hangover from banking upheaval". This Is Money. 28 August 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  7. ↑ "New Skandia CEO". Old Mutual. 14 February 2006. Retrieved 20 November 2012.


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