Lifestyle Article - Just Group appoints new Managing Director of retail

 Tom will be a member of the Group Executive Committee and report to David Richardson, Group Chief Executive Officer.

 Tom joins from Canada Life, where he was Managing Director of the UK Retirement business and a member of the UK Executive Committee. Prior to this, his roles included Managing Director of Canada Life’s Home Finance business, Managing Director at Stonehaven and senior roles at Phoenix Group and EY.

 David Richardson, Group CEO at Just, said: “I’m delighted Tom will be joining the Group to lead our successful Retail business and his appointment reflects our ambitious plans to expand our retail franchise. Tom brings a wealth of relevant experience in our markets and his customer-led thinking will help us achieve our growth ambitions. He has significant practical experience in driving change, innovation and creating sustainable growth. I am confident Tom will make an immediate contribution to Just with his strong focus on execution and his desire to help us to fulfil our purpose to help people achieve a better later life.”

 Tom Evans, Managing Director designate, Retail, said: “I’m very excited to be joining Just, at a time when the business is achieving such strong results. Just is a purpose driven company, focussed on helping people to achieve a better later life. The Group’s performance has exceeded expectations and targets for the last three years, breaking new records, and I’m looking forward to leading the team to help more customers and to deliver sustainable growth in the highly attractive retail market.”