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Legal & General CEO Sir Nigel Wilson to retire

Influential executive set to depart after hunting for a new leader for the financial services behemoth

'Legal & General has been a big part of my life and my decision to retire from the group has been taken with mixed emotions,' Sir Nigel said
'Legal & General has been a big part of my life and my decision to retire from the group has been taken with mixed emotions,' Sir Nigel said Photo: Luke MacGregor/Getty Images

City veteran Sir Nigel Wilson is stepping down as head of Legal & General.

Sir Nigel has been chief executive of the pensions, insurance and investment giant since 2012, becoming a leading voice on issues such as climate change and diversity across the Square Mile.

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