WESLEYAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY
DAVID STEWART , GROUP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER , DESCRIBES HOW THE COMPANY ’ S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IS UNLOCKING EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS
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I n uncertain times , the benefit of a strong and enduring financial institution can be invaluable to maintaining the wellbeing of communities . Wesleyan Assurance Society ( Wesleyan ) is a Birmingham-based company founded in 1841 that , across its long heritage , has survived two world wars , several global depressions , the 2008 financial crisis , and is currently weathering the storm of COVID-19 . In all that time , and despite the difficulty , its dedication to “ creating brighter financial futures ” for trusted professionals , including doctors , dentists , teachers and lawyers , has remained robust , unshaken and secure .
Group Chief Operating Officer David Stewart ’ s journey with Wesleyan began in April 2019 , when he joined as Technology & Transformation Director , rising to his present role five months later . Originally trained as a chemist , Stewart found that his true passion lay in business , “ I had my first foray in financial services back in 2008 when I joined what was HBOS , which was taken over by Lloyd ’ s in a matter of weeks .” Rising steadily to a
DECEMBER 2020