23 March 2015 Insurance

Robertson Taylor appoints UK operations head

Global insurance broker for the live entertainment industry, Robertson Taylor, has appointed Richard Walkden as head of UK operations.

At Robertson Taylor, Walkden will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of processes to support and drive Robertson Taylor’s ongoing global expansion growth.

Walkden previously held roles at Richard & Michaels, RFIB, and FirstCity.

His appointment follows several senior hires to the executive team at Robertson Taylor in the past six months, including Kelly Belton-Brown as head of UK music & events, Paul Chapman as global broking director and most recently, Richard Arnold as head of private client services UK.

John Silcock, chief executive officer, Robertson Taylor, said: “Richard’s analytical expertise and strategic thinking are extremely valuable assets for Robertson Taylor. We’re determined to maintain the momentum we set last year, and Richard’s proven track record in developing and implementing processes, which drive business growth, make him the perfect fit for the job.”

"In 2014, for the first time in the company's 38-year history, our revenue hit almost £17 million – a milestone we want to build on going forward with our ambitious vision for the business. We now have a really strong executive team in place to help us deliver on this ambition.”

Walkden said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be joining Robertson Taylor right now, especially after the company has just reported a record financial year. I’ll be working hard to not only develop new processes that help to accelerate the business’ growth, but also to ensure we maintain its unparalleled reputation for consistent delivery and flexibility.

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