Richard Denning

Richard Denning is an experienced executive in the financial services sector, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of M&G plc and the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Ascentric, part of M&G Wealth, since November 2020. Prior to this, Richard held the position of Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at AEGON UK PLC from May 2018 to September 2019 and has extensive operational leadership experience from roles including Chief Operating Officer at Novia Investment Services Limited and Chief Operating Officer - Digital Solutions at Aegon. Richard's career also includes consulting at Contrado Consulting Limited and various positions at Novia Financial PLC and Selestia. Educational background includes attendance at Coopers School in Chislehurst.