Prudential Plc today announced a change of its board. The Chief Executive of Prudential Corporation Asia, Mark Norbom will be leaving his position, with a successor to be announced shortly.

In a statement announcing the departure, Mark Tucker, Group Chief Executive Officer of Prudential said, "Personally and on behalf of the Board, I would like to wish Mark Norbom well and thank him for his contribution since joining us in January 2004. Prudential Corporation Asia is in good health, delivering strong growth and went cash positive for the first time this year. We remain very excited about the growth opportunities in the region.