Unum UK has appointed Will Major (pictured above) to the newly created role of chief change officer.
The Surrey-headquartered employee benefits provider said the move is part of its plan to strengthen its leadership team. In this role, Major will partner with brokers to drive sustainable and long-term growth.
Major joins after 13 years with Prudential, where he was chief transformation officer for Africa. He led the implementation of the Pulse by Prudential initiative which integrated Prudential’s digital health, wealth, and SME businesses across eight markets in the region. Prior to Prudential, Major worked at management consultancy Accenture.
The appointment coincides with Unum UK’s announcement that it will increase by five-fold its investment in growth-driven initiatives across core markets. According to Unum UK, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance and value of high-quality employee benefits.
“Will is a highly capable leader with extensive experience in transforming businesses and overseeing large scale digital enhancements,” said Mark Till, CEO of Unum UK. “With a history of delivering strategic change and digital transformation, Will’s appointment is an exciting one for our business as we commit to more investment in growth initiatives – and comes at a time when employee benefits are higher up on the agenda of UK workplaces than ever before.”
