Mark Ryland has been CEO and director of Milford Asset Management for the past six years.
Mark Ryland.
AA Insurance has appointed Mark Ryland as an independent director of the board, effective immediately.
Ryland is an experienced financial services executive with a proven track record in strategic leadership, risk management, and operational excellence in the wealth management sector.
A UK-qualified accountant, he has broad financial and commercial acumen and is experienced at enhancing business performance and change management.
Currently, Ryland serves as the chief executive and director of Milford Asset Management, a position he has held for the past six years, contributing more than 10 years in total to the company. He will be stepping down in May 2025.
AA Insurance chair, Alison Barrass, said: “AA Insurance is very fortunate to welcome Mark onto the board at what is a very exciting and transformative time for the business. Mark’s outstanding set of skills and experience will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategy and pursue our ambition to create more great experiences for our customers now and into the future.”
Prior to Milford, Ryland was the managing director at Brook Asset Management and the chief operating officer at Macquarie Private Wealth.
He also worked at ASB Group Investments, where he held roles including acting head of wealth, head of Aegis, and general manager of finance and risk strategy.
Before moving to New Zealand in 2002, Ryland served as the assistant director of operations at Threadneedle Asset Management in the UK.
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