Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the appointment of Nick Burns as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Employee Benefits Consulting Division in the UK.
Prior to joining Gallagher, Burns was the CEO of PIFC Group, Bluefin Corporate Consulting and Capita Employee Solutions.
More recently he has operated in the non-executive advisory space as an advisor and mentor for small to medium enterprises and start-ups in the employee benefits and creative technology sectors.
“Nick brings a breadth of experience to Gallagher,” said Leslie Lemenager, President, International, for Gallagher’s Employee Benefits Consulting and Brokerage.
“His leadership, direction and vision will help take the U.K. team’s strong foundation to a new level, becoming a more agile, client-centric business, and enabling us to continue to expand our client service capabilities across the U.K,” Lemenager added.
Burns also commented: “I’m thrilled to join the Gallagher U.K. team. I will be working with some of the most talented consulting professionals in the country; and I know that, together, we can help companies across the U.K. and around the globe design and deliver a better workplace experience for their people.”
