BMS builds Australian operation with new CEO, COO

Specialist re/insurance broker BMS Group has appointed Andrew Godden as CEO and Dylan Wilkinson as COO of its Australian operation.

Based in Sydney, Godden will report directly to BMS Group CEO Nick Cook. Wilkinson will report to Godden.

Godden has spent over three decades in the insurance industry and co-founded the Specialist Broking Associates in 2003. Since its 2010 purchase by Arthur J Gallagher, Godden was CEO of Australia for the combined business.

Wilkinson has most recently worked as director of operations at Corporate Playground, having previously held similar senior roles with wealth manager AMP.

BMS said the appointments will further enhance its reach in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region.

Godden commented: “Clients in the Australian and Asia Pacific markets have long needed a broker that can provide a full suite of risk products while retaining the distinctiveness of an independent, entrepreneurial business.

"BMS recognised early on the attractiveness of its commitment to offering its clients an individually focused level of service and tailored products and has been developing its regional network. We see a fantastic opportunity here for BMS to grow, and I am therefore ready and excited to begin our work with Nick and the team.”

Cook said: “BMS has been building its reputation in Australia and Asia Pacific as an independent, employee-owned broker that provides an outstanding level of tailored services to clients. That an individual of Andrew’s calibre has joined our efforts is testament to BMS’s success.

"BMS is absolutely committed to developing an impressive client led operation throughout the region and we are demonstrating this with our investment in an operational leader of Dylan’s experience. I am very pleased to welcome both Andrew and Dylan to BMS and look forward to continuing our successful build-out together.”

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