Andy Lucas appointed chair of Cirencester Friendly to support “ambitious” growth strategy

Cirencester Friendly has today announced the appointment of Andy Lucas as chair of the Board of Management, succeeding Janice Banks. 

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Tabitha Lambie | Editor, Protection Reporter
24th July 2025
Andy Lucas, chairman of Cirencester Friendly
"With his background in marketing and transformation, he will be perfectly placed to offer candid and sound advice to the Board and wider executive team."
- Andy Morris, CEO of Cirencester Friendly

Prior to this appointment, Andy Lucas (pictured) served as a non-executive director (NED) at Cirencester Friendly. In the past, he’s also worked as chief operating officer (COO) at The Cambridge Building Society, head of marketing & sales, UKI at ACE Group, and director of business development, retirement income at Prudential Assurance, amongst others.

Andy succeeds Janice Banks, who is retiring from Cirencester Friendly’s Board.

“I’m delighted to make the move to chair of Cirencester Friendly’s Board of Management. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the society and, with exciting plans for growth on the table, I look forward to playing my part in shaping the future of the organisation,” he said.

Andy Morris, CEO of Cirencester Friendly, added: “I’m thrilled that Andy has been elected as our new chair. We have an excellent working relationship, and he wholeheartedly understands and supports our ambitious growth strategy. With his background in marketing and transformation, he will be perfectly placed to offer candid and sound advice to the Board and wider executive team.”

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