Stephen Hester
RSA Insurance Group · United Kingdom
Stephen Hester is the chief executive officer of RSA Insurance Group. Hester is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at RSA Insurance Group. Hester was born in 1960 in Yorkshire and educated at Easingwold School and Lady Margaret Hall.
Sir Stephen Alan Michael Hester is a British business executive and banker who has been serving as chairman of Nordea Abp since 2022 and chairman of easyJet since 2021. He is also the former chief executive of RSA Insurance Group and British Land.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Stephen Hester's leadership roles across major financial and travel sectors. Hester received a knighthood in the New Year Honours following his tenure as chief executive at RSA Insurance Group, where he oversaw significant restructuring and eventually the company's £7.2 billion takeover by Zurich Insurance. Coverage has also documented his subsequent appointment as chairman of EasyJet.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 14, 1960 · Yorkshire
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Easingwold School, Lady Margaret Hall
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Stephen Hester: FAQ
- Where did Stephen Hester work previously?
- Earlier roles include RSA Insurance Group (CEO, until 2021).
- Where was Stephen Hester educated?
- Stephen Hester studied at Easingwold School, Lady Margaret Hall.