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Group Executive Changes
Group Executive Changes.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 9059A SAGA PLC 04 January 2018 \n\n \n4 January 2018\nSaga plc\nGroup Executive Changes\nSaga plc (\"Saga\" or \"the Group\"), the UK's specialist in products and services for life after 50, today announces changes to its Group Executive structure.\nRobin Shaw has been appointed to the new role of CEO of Saga Travel. Following a restructure of our travel business we are combining the Tour Operations and Cruise roles. Robin was previously CEO of Saga Cruises. \nJeannette Linfoot, MD of our Tour Operations, left the business at the end of December. \nAs part of succession planning for our retail broking business, Gary Duggan has taken over from Roger Ramsden as CEO of Saga Services, our retail broker. Gary joined Saga Services in September this year as its CEO Designate and will also take responsibility for Saga Money, our financial services business. Gary has a wealth of financial services and insurance experience at GE, Barclays, and BGL. Most recently he was Managing Director of Junction, BGL's General Insurance partnerships business. Roger was due to take up a new role within the Group but this will now not be taken forward following the review of the Group's operating structure. Roger will leave the business in Q1 2018 after completing a phased handover to Gary. \n Lance Batchelor, CEO, said:\n\"These changes provide us with a more focused Executive team as we target and invest in growth in the Saga customer base to achieve our long-term ambitions. \nRoger and Jeanette leave with my warmest thanks for the significant contributions they have made to the business and I wish them both all the best for the future.\"\nEND\nSaga plc\nMark Watkins, Director of Investor Relations Tel: 07738 777 479\n &...