Markel appoints ex-Chubb to push forward diversity and inclusion efforts

Specialty insurer Markel Corporation has appointed Trevor Gandy as managing director of talent, diversity and inclusion (D&I) to shape its global workplace culture.

Gandy has 25 years of management experience in the areas of diversity and inclusion (D&I), human resources, talent acquisition, and leadership development. He has been a consultant for Markel's D&I initiatives since 2020.

Before joining Markel, he was the founder and president of Tr Gan Consulting where he helped companies promote and leverage the business value of D&I. He also previously served as principal, diversity and inclusion at Amazon and chief diversity officer at Chubb Insurance.

In his new role, Gandy will be responsible for leading the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, working closely with its human resources leadership team and global D&I Steering Committee on the development of employee awareness programmes, training and education opportunities, recruitment outreach programmes, and strategic partnerships.

He will report to Sue Davies, chief human resources officer, who said: "Fostering a more diverse and inclusive organization is a business imperative. We are excited to have Trevor join Markel who is a valued advisor known for helping teams develop and promote a workplace culture of inclusion. Building on the foundation that our teams have created, I look forward to Trevor's leadership, influence, and contributions in helping further advance our progress."