Independent specialty re/insurance broker, BMS, has announced the appointment of Nick Gillett as CEO of BMS International.
Gillet is a highly experienced broking professional, having worked as managing director of Aon Benfield Singapore before spending more than 20 years at Aon and its subsidiaries, holding several senior roles including chief broking officer at Aon’s Global Broking Centre and chief broking officer, Asia.
Most recently, he has been UK and EMEA head of market strategy and development.
Gillett will be supported in his role by Peregrine Towneley, chairman of international operations and David Battman, managing director.
He will report to Nick Cook, CEO of BMS Group, who commented on the appointment, stating, “It is fantastic that Nick is joining us as CEO of BMS International. He will become the third member of BMS’ trio of CEOs, which includes Ian Gormley, UK CEO who heads specialty, and Pete Chandler, president and CEO of BMS’ US reinsurance arm.”
“BMS is a destination for topflight senior talent and Nick fits the profile to lead our international growth in specialty retail. He is highly respected, personable, commercially astute and has exceptional strategic vision. BMS’ strategic goal is to invest and grow our international platform and continue to accelerate our global expansion.”
“This follows our seventh acquisition within the last two years and in the last twelve months, we have announced acquisitions in Australia, Mexico, and Spain with further M&A deals in the pipeline. I am excited for the worldwide successes the three of them will create.”
Gillet is anticipated to start his new role in January of 2023.
