CGSC hires Lloyd’s exec as head of strategy and change

Broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC) has appointed Wendy Kilminster as head of strategy and change.

Kilminster takes up her role in September and will report to Andy Wallin, group commercial director.

She mostly recently served as head of strategy and planning at Lloyd’s. She was responsible for leading Lloyd’s strategy development and determining its response to market environment issues.

Kilminster has also served as strategic development manager at Zurich where she spearheaded a series of initiatives to enhance its distribution strategy.

Wallin said: “Our business has already undergone immense change and is now stronger and better positioned to realise our aspirations. Wendy brings the expertise and skillset to help ensure that we maintain this momentum.
“She will play a key part in implementing our strategy to continue to transform and enhance our offering to enable us to offer a service that is set apart from our peers. I am very pleased to welcome her to the team.”

Kilminster added: “CGSC’s plans are highly ambitious and realising their aspirations will undoubtedly be challenging.

“However the strides which they have already made makes me certain that not only will these aspirations be realised, but that, when completed, this business will be the equal of anything in the market today and in many respects far surpass its larger peers. I am truly looking forward to being a part of it.”