Reinsurance broker Ed has announced the appointment of Neil Perry, previously of Willis Towers Watson, as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Perry, who has 30 years of financial management experience, is set to take over the role from outgoing CFO Russell Benzies and will report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Hearn.
Hearn commented; “I am very pleased to welcome such a highly respected and experienced financial professional to Ed.
“Neil has built an exceptional track record in his thirty years in the financial services industry. He has extensive experience gained across every continent and his M&A and strategic planning expertise will be invaluable in achieving our ambitions.
“I also want to thank Russell for his contribution to our business, he has been a key part of the creation of Ed and the transformation journey we have undertaken. We wish him all the best for the future.”
Perry added; “I am excited to be joining the Ed team. It presents a unique opportunity to take advantage of the changing environment for wholesale brokers on a global scale.”
He joins from brokerage Willis Towers Watson where he served as finance director for the retail, London market and reinsurance divisions.
Prior to this he was finance director of RSA’s Latin America division and RSA’s head of financial planning and analysis.
