Omega has appointed the former CFO of Zurich's UK general...
Omega has appointed Penelope James as group finance director. James will take up her new role in May 2007 and will be appointed to the Omega board at that time.
Prior to joining Omega, James was chief financial officer of the UK general insurance division of Zurich, with responsibility for the financial management of its commercial and personal lines businesses in the UK.
Richard Tolliday, chief executive of Omega, said: 'Omega is now an international group and Penny's considerable knowledge and experience of the industry, gained from a number of senior management roles at Zurich Financial Services, will be a valuable contribution to our business. I am delighted that she has agreed to join us and look forward to working with her'.
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