Interview: Penny James, Direct Line Group

Penny James

Direct Line Group CEO Penny James spoke to Jen Frost about overseeing the business’s transformation programme under coronavirus, the group’s acquisitive appetite and having a healthy curiosity

CV 2019 to present

CEO

Direct Line Group

2017 to May 2019

Chief financial officer

Direct Line Group

2017 to 2019

Chief risk officer 

Prudential

2014 to 2017

Non-exec director 

Admiral

20

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