Aviva Investors' Versey: 'You cannot say 'the talent does not fit the role'

The Big Interview

Lauren Mason
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When Euan Munro moved on from Aviva Investors last year after seven years at its helm, he left behind some big boots to fill. But successor Mark Versey felt more than ready to take over the role of CEO when the opportunity arose in January 2021.

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