Aviva has appointed Craig Fazzini-Jones as group chief operating officer, with effect from 1 March. He will report to Aviva Group CEO, Amanda Blanc, and will become a member of Aviva’s group executive committee.

In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing Aviva’s transformation delivery as well as procurement, corporate services and property across the group.

Fazzini-Jones is currently COO in Aviva’s insurance, wealth and retirement business, responsible for customer service, operations, outsourcing and change delivery teams.

Amanda Blanc, group CEO, said: “I am confident Craig will bring energy and passion to this important role which supports the acceleration of Aviva's performance.”