Lloyd’s global re/insurer MS Amlin has appointed Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Phil Young as Chief Information Officer (CIO), subject to regulatory approval.
The pair will join the reinsurer’s executive leadership team and report to Christiern Dart, Chief Executive Officer of MS Amlin.
Dart commented on the appointments, “I am delighted that Kirsten and Phil will be joining MS Amlin and my executive leadership team.
“They are both highly accomplished leaders in their fields, whose experience will provide great support and leadership to our business as we embark on our next phase of growth and development.
“Kirsten’s outstanding risk credentials and Phil’s track record in technology, data and innovation will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the business and invest in our continued success.”
In her new role, Mitchell-Wallace succeeds Vishal Desai, who is moving into a new role within parent company MSIG, as International Chief Risk Officer, as part of its new International Executive Committee. She will take over his responsibilities following a formal handover.
Mitchell-Wallace has deep market and board-level risk experience, having previously held senior roles at OAK Global, Lloyd’s of London, and SCOR. Her expertise spans risk appetite, capital & exposure management and regulatory engagement.
Mitchell-Wallace added, “I am delighted to be joining MS Amlin at such an important point in its journey. It is a business with strong momentum and a clear ambition, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the company to support its continued growth and development.”
Young will assume his role as CIO in the third quarter of 2026. He has extensive technology and transformation expertise, having served in senior roles at Virgin Group, Amazon Web Services and Transport for London, having successfully led large-scale platform, data and digital change programmes.
Young said, “I am excited to be joining MS Amlin and to supporting the next phase of its development. The business has exciting ambitions in the technology space, and I’m looking forward to shaping those plans and bringing them to life over the coming months and years.”
