Global specialty re/insurer Canopius has appointed Gavin Phillips as its next Group Chief Financial Officer and has said he is due to begin the role in January 2022.
Phillips’ appointment follows current CFO Nigel Meyer’s decision to step back from his role in March 2022 to concentrate on establishing a portfolio of non-executive appointments.
He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and spent almost three decades at PwC working with some of their largest global and domestic insurance clients.
Prior to this, Phillips led the insurance and asset management assurance practice, before which he was Head of the Lloyd’s and London Market business.
“It gives me great pleasure to welcome someone of Gavin’s calibre to Canopius,” said Neil Robertson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Canopius.
“Gavin stood out amongst a strong pool of candidates because he exhibited such a fervent passion and enthusiasm for Canopius’ vision and strategic direction.
“Gavin is a proven leader of finance functions, but he is also a natural culture carrier and someone who will undoubtedly have a broad and significant influence across all areas of our company.
“I would also like to extend my thanks to Nigel for his many outstanding contributions, which since joining as CFO in 2018 have been instrumental in the group’s development. On behalf of all at Canopius, I wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”
