California-based re/insurance firm Venbrook has announced the appointment of Sonia Ahuja as Chief Operations Officer (COO).
In this role, Ahuja will be responsible for growing the company through both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
She will oversee operations efficiencies and margin improvements for Venbrook Group and its subsidiaries.
Most recently, Ahuja was COO at Farmers Financial Solutions, where she led all aspects of the broker dealer business, and previously worked as Head of Business Development at BrightScope and as Chief Strategy Officer at First Allied Securities.
Prior to this, she was also Vice President of Strategy Planning and Execution at Wells Fargo Advisors, where she led several strategic efforts including post-merger integration, and globalisation of the back office.
“Sonia brings over 20 years of experience and a strong record of accomplishments,” said Jason Turner, Chief Executive Officer.
“We are excited she has chosen Venbrook as her new home to lead the firm’s strategy and execution across the insurance retail, wholesale, and TPA business platform. We look to Sonia for operational excellence and to extend our market leadership and presence.”
