Sedgwick announces senior leadership changes with growth strategy in mind

Sedgwick announced several changes to the company’s senior leadership team in the United Kingdom to support the success of its U.K. operations and international growth strategy.

• Stewart Steel, currently CEO of Sedgwick U.K., Middle East and Africa, has been selected to oversee a newly combined operating division as CEO of Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa. In addition to his new role, Steel will also continue to support the U.K. business through a new position of chairman of Sedgwick U.K. and continuing to evolve client relationships.
• Paul White, currently deputy CEO of Sedgwick U.K., has been promoted to lead the business as CEO of Sedgwick U.K.
• Neil Gibson, currently managing director of home claims and liability claim services of Sedgwick U.K., has been appointed chief operating officer, Sedgwick U.K. In his 14 years with Sedgwick, he has overseen a wide range of disciplines, including major and complex loss, property, forensic advisory services and liability and most recently headed up home claim services.

“The U.K. clients will continue to benefit from the complimentary skills, experience and market reputations of Paul, Stewart and Neil, as well as the unrivalled management capability across all business lines,” Ian Muress, Sedgwick CEO of international operations, said in a statement. “These appointments will further strengthen our high performing U.K. and European leadership teams as we focus on our strategic growth to support our clients and customers.”

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