L&G appoints CPO and chief strategy and investor relations officer

Legal & General (L&G) has made two senior appointments to strengthen its leadership team and support its growth plans.

Emma Holden has been named chief people officer (CPO) and will oversee people strategy, talent and culture. 

Holden joins from Man Group and previously spent 17 years at Schroders in senior HR, communications and investor relations roles. 

She will report to CEO António Simões and be part of the Group Management Committee. 

Holden’s appointment is subject to regulatory approval.

Andy Sinclair will be chief strategy and investor relations officer. 

Sinclair will report to Simões and join Andrew Kail’s CFO leadership team. 

The group strategy and investor relations team will report into Sinclair. 

He is currently managing director and head of the European insurance team at Bank of America Securities, with previous experience at Standard Life. 

Sinclair is a fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Both Holden and Sinclair will start at the end of January 2026.

Holden said: “I am delighted to be joining L&G at such an exciting time for the business. I have been hugely impressed by the people I’ve met, and by the company’s purpose-driven culture. 

“I look forward to working with António and the wider team to help shape the next stage of L&G’s growth.”

Sinclair said: “I’m very pleased to join L&G – a business I’ve followed closely for many years and greatly admire. 

“L&G has a strong execution track record and meaningful long-term purpose. 

“I look forward to working with António, Andrew and colleagues across the Group to help build on our strengths.”

Simões said: “We are making strong progress towards our vision for a growing, simpler and better-connected business. 

“These appointments will play an important role in driving and executing the next phase of our strategy.

“Emma is an outstanding leader with deep expertise in talent development and large-scale transformation.”

Simões added: “Her appointment will ensure we have the right capabilities and culture to support our growth. 

“Andy brings a wealth of knowledge of the insurance sector and long-standing relationships across the investment community. 

“Together they strengthen our leadership team and will help us deliver on our strategic ambitions.”