Catastrophe risk modeller RMS has announced the appointment of Neil Isford to the role of Executive Vice President (EVP), Sales & Client Development, reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Karen White.
Isford will be tasked with overseeing all aspects of client development, sales and consulting at RMS, and will also join the company’s Executive Committee as a member.
He brings a wealth of experience to the role, and most recently served as Worldwide General Manager, Watson Financial Services Solutions at IBM. A seasoned veteran of the technology industry, he started his career at IBM Canada, and has held a number of executive roles.
CEO White, commented: “Neil is hands down the most customer-centric executive that I have ever encountered. His proven track record building global sales and services teams and selling industry solutions, combined with his ability to cultivate great long term relationships will have a profoundly positive impact serving the RMS community of clients. I could not be more excited to have Neil on board.”
Isford, added: “I am honored to be joining RMS, a visionary company filled with incredibly talented people, intent on solving complex problems at scale for enterprise clients. I am excited to have this opportunity to leverage my experience in delivering transformative technology solutions across highly regulated markets, all while maintaining a relentless focus on customer success, to help propel RMS’ growth.”