Aviva appoints Mike Ambery as director of wealth policy

Aviva has appointed Mike Ambery as its director of policy within its UK wealth business.

Ambery will join Aviva in September from Standard Life, where he was most recently retirement and savings director.

He will report to Aviva managing director of wealth, Michele Golunska, as part of Aviva’s wider insurance, wealth, and retirement (IWR) business.

In his new role, Ambery will work with colleagues, the industry, and government bodies to help develop and implement wealth policy.

He replaces Emma Douglas, who held the position for two years before recently becoming chair of The Pensions Regulator.

“Aviva plays an important role in working with government to help shape the wealth policy landscape,” said Golunska.

“Mike joins us at a pivotal time for our industry, following the recent introduction of the Pension Schemes Act and ahead of the forthcoming Pensions Commission recommendations.

“We’re delighted to welcome him to the team. He brings huge experience and a genuine passion for policy.”

Ambery joined Standard Life in 2024 and, as retirement and savings director, led thought leadership on savings and pensions issues for consumers and the pensions industry.

Prior to joining Standard Life, he spent 17 years at Hymans Robertson as a partner, leading firm-wide propositions, and overseeing defined contribution master trust consolidation for corporate clients.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Aviva and working closely with the leadership team within its wealth business,” Ambery said.

“With major regulatory change and savers’ needs evolving quickly, this is an important time for pensions. I’m looking forward to helping Aviva build on its success while keeping customers firmly at the centre.”

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