Savings and investments business M&G plc has appointed Matt Mansour as chief technology and AI officer with effect from 16 September.
Subject to approvals, Mansour will join and lead the group’s technology function, overseeing the delivery of its technology, digital and AI strategy. As a member of the executive committee, he will be responsible for innovation and cyber security as well.
He will report to group CEO, Andrea Rossi, replacing Chris Cochrane, who is stepping down from his role at the end of July after eight years with the firm.
Mansour brings more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale technology, digital, operations and business transformation programmes across the financial services sector. Most recently, he was consulting at SMBC Group as COO for AI enablement and next-gen technology.
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Mansour has held various senior roles at Barclays. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at General Electric, where he held a range of CIO, digital, transformation and operational leadership roles across Australia and New Zealand.
Rossi said: “Technology, data and AI will play an increasingly important role in supporting our growth ambitions, enhancing the experience we deliver for clients and colleagues, and helping us operate more efficiently and effectively.”
Mansour said: “As technology continues to transform our industry, the thoughtful application of AI has great potential to unlock long-term value for clients, shareholders and employees.”
