Specialist re/insurance broker BMS has appointed Morna Leather as UK and international chief financial officer, effective summer 2023.
Leather joins BMS from Ardonagh Global Partners, where she was chief financial officer.
Before this, she held several senior roles at RFIB, including chief financial officer and head of corporate strategy.
Leather has also previously served as head of finance projects at Aon Benfield and as a senior manager at PwC. Collectively, she holds over two and a half decades of industry experience.
In her new role at BMS, Leather will support UK CEO Ian Gormley and international CEO Nick Gillett in their respective roles.
Based in London, she will report to Nick Moss, group finance director of BMS.
Commenting on her new position, Leather said, “BMS’ growth over the past few years has been nothing short of impressive. I am greatly looking forward to supporting Ian, Nick and the wider team during this period of expansion.
“It is clear to me that BMS’ success is rooted not only in its insurance expertise but also in its commitment to fostering a strong and positive company culture.
“I am excited to be able to bring my knowledge and experience to help in achieving continued success for BMS.”
Nick Moss added, “Morna is an exceptionally talented finance professional and brings a wealth of experience to BMS. We’re proud to welcome someone of her calibre to our team.
“Her insight, strong interpersonal skills and deep understanding of the industry will assist us in maintaining the smooth running of our business.
“We are confident that Morna’s contributions will help ensure that we continue to grow and thrive as a leading global broker.”
