Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Clare Francis as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Arthur J. Gallagher Holdings (UK) Limited.
Additionally, as part of her role, she will become the Chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nominations, Audit and Risk Committees.
Francis has extensive financial sector experience, most recently serving in an executive role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered in the UK, Regional Head of Europe and Global Head of Investors/Insurance.
Prior to this, she worked at Lloyds Bank for over a decade in roles including Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Global Head of International, and Global Head for Corporates.
She spent 17 years at HSBC, holding senior roles in IT transformation, markets and risk, and currently serves in several non-executive roles including Bank of America (MLI), Baille Gifford, and CMC.
Francis commented, “I am very much looking forward to joining Gallagher and working with its executive team to help the business continue to excel. Gallagher has an enviable track record of impressive growth over recent years and a well-established client-first culture putting it in a strong position for a successful 2025 and beyond.”
Michael Rea, CEO of Gallagher in the UK, added, “I am delighted to welcome Clare to our Board. Her extensive experience in leading large financial institutions through periods of significant growth, both in the UK and internationally, will bring great insight as we continue to build on our success over recent years.”
Sue Langley, Non-Executive UK Chair of Gallagher, said, “Clare is a fantastic addition to our board. Our UK business is a significant part of Gallagher’s global presence and her background working in global banking giants is highly relevant. Her experience dovetails well with the skills, talents and expertise of our existing non-executive directors and I am delighted to be working closely with such high calibre individuals as we continue to expand our business.”
