Bupa has appointed Don Robert as chairman to succeed Roger Davis who will retire.
His appointment, which is subject to regulatory approval, sees Robert (pictured) initially appointed to the insurer’s board as a non-executive director in February 2025.
He will then succeed Roger Davis as chairman in May 2025.
Don Robert is currently chairman of the London Stock Exchange Group and chairman of council at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Robert is also a founding partner at Corten Capital, a specialist information and software investment firm, and a non-executive director at accounting software firm Validis Holdings and fintech Flex Factor.
A former CEO and chairman of the global technology group Experian, and former chairman of the video games services company Keywords Studios, Robert served as a member of the Court of Directors of the Bank of England from 2014 until 2019.
Cath Keers, senior independent director, who led the chair selection committee of the Bupa board, said: “We have carried out a thorough global search process to identify a successor to Roger Davis, who will be retiring as chairman of Bupa next year after more than nine years as a member of the board.
“We are pleased to announce that, subject to regulatory approval, Don Robert will join the board and become chairman of the group next year.
“Don has a deep understanding of financial services, technology and data as well as significant board-level experience at a range of international companies.
“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Roger for his outstanding leadership and contribution to Bupa since his appointment as chairman in January 2019.
“He led the board through the Covid-19 pandemic, spearheaded the group’s humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine, and has supported the leadership team in transforming Bupa into an organisation which is focused on becoming the world’s most customer-centric healthcare company.
“We wish him well for the future.”
Davis said: “I have been honoured to serve as chairman of Bupa since 2019 and I am delighted to welcome Don to the board as my successor.
“His outstanding experience will provide the Board with the leadership required to support the continued transformation of the group.
“I’m proud of the significant strategic progress Bupa has made during my time as chairman, combined with improved financial performance and a strong focus on delivering the best experience for our customers.
“I would like to thank everyone at Bupa for their hard work, care and commitment, which has provided the strong foundations for our success as an organisation.
“With Don as chairman, I’m confident that Bupa will go from strength to strength under the continued leadership of Iñaki Ereño as CEO.”
Robert added: “I am looking forward to joining Bupa’s Board and then taking on the role of chairman when Roger Davis steps down.
“I hope to continue Roger’s work, alongside Iñaki and his executive team, in delivering Bupa’s strategy and supporting the business to achieve its ambition of being the world’s most customer-centric healthcare company.”
