BT HAS said Isabel Hudson is to join its board as a non-executive director.

The telecoms group said Ms Hudson, who is also currently chair of the National House Building Council, will serve on its pensions committee from November 1.

She has had an extensive career in financial services in the UK and overseas in the life, non-life and pensions industries.

Ms Hudson has held a number of senior roles including at Prudential, Royal Insurance and Lloyds of London.