Former Willis president and Axa CEO named chair of Nest

Brendan McCafferty takes on the role in February for a five-year term

James Phillips
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Former Willis president and Axa CEO named chair of Nest

Brendan McCafferty has been appointed as chair of Nest, taking over from Otto Thoresen at the end of his term early next year.

McCafferty has held numerous roles in financial services - including as president of Willis UK & Ireland from 2008 to 2013, and chief executive (CEO) of Axa Insurance from 2017 to 2018. He has a...

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