Prudential Taps Ex-HSBC Veteran Douglas Flint as Chairman

Prudential Plc has appointed Douglas Flint as its next chairman, becoming the second Asia-focused insurer to recruit a high-profile financial heavyweight from HSBC Holdings Plc for the role.

Flint, who was chairman of HSBC until 2017, will replace Shriti Vadera and will join the board in March, subject to regulatory approval, according to a statement on Wednesday. He will also join the nomination & governance and remuneration committees.