AmWINS Group Inc. names new chief administrative officer

Downey will lead the firm's human resources, training & development, marketing and communications functions.

As chief administrative officer, Downey will lead the firm’s human resources, training & development, marketing and communications functions. (Photo: AmWINS Group Inc.)

AmWINS Group Inc. has appointed Kristin L. Downey chief administrative officer. She has served as executive vice president of human resources since 2002 and recently took over responsibility for the group’s marketing and communications team.

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As chief administrative officer, Downey will lead the firm’s human resources, training & development, marketing and communications functions. She will also lead the company’s philanthropic efforts, including the recently formed AmWINS Foundation.

“It has been a privilege to be part of the AmWINS team for the past 16 years, and I am very appreciative of the opportunities the company has afforded me in such a wide variety of areas,” Downey said in a statement. “I look forward to working alongside some extremely talented colleagues and ensuring that we continue to invest in our people and maintain our entrepreneurial culture as the firm grows.”

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