LONDON, Feb. 1, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Old Mutual plc is pleased to announce that Rudi Bogni has been appointed as a non-executive director, with immediate effect.
Rodolfo (Rudi) Bogni (aged 54) is an Italian by nationality. He was formerly Chief Executive, Private Banking, UBS and before that Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Bank Corporation in London.
Rudi currently holds a number of directorships and trusteeships including the Governing Council of the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, Prospect Publishing and Civilia. He also chairs the International Advisory Board of Oxford Analytica.
Commenting on the appointment, Mike Levett, Chairman of Old Mutual plc, said: "I am delighted that Rudi Bogni has joined the Old Mutual Board. His extremely broad international expertise and his deep knowledge of the financial services industries around the world will make him a valuable addition to our team."