Acenda and Resolution Life Australasia have appointed Mr Chris de Bruin as future group CEO, subject to the completion of the transaction between Nippon Life and Resolution Life. The transaction is expected to occur in 2H2025 and is also subject to regulatory approvals
Mr de Bruin brings a wealth of experience, from a 25-year career. Most recently, he served as chief executive of consumer and business banking at Westpac. Prior to that, he served Deem Finance as CEO, and was president of Zafin. He also worked with Standard Chartered Bank and McKinsey & Company.
Current Acenda CEO, Mr Kent Griffin, and Resolution Life Australasia CEO, Mr Tim Tez, will remain with the company for a period and will support Mr de Bruin with his onboarding.