QBE appoints CIO from Aviva

Insurer QBE has appointed Malc Simpkin, formerly of Aviva, as chief information officer (CIO). He will report to Joe Gordon, chief operations officer.

Simpkin has over 30 years’ experience in IT and change, 26 of which were within insurance with Aviva and Virgin Direct. Most recently he was CIO for Aviva UK General Insurance and prior to that their European CIO.

Gordon said: “I am delighted that Malc is joining QBE. He has extensive experience leading IT & change programmes, which will be of enormous benefit to us as we focus on improving our operational performance.”