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Gallagher has made a series of leadership appointments* in its UK & Ireland Retail division. All of the positions are in Gallagher’s operations in the North of England and Scotland, covering 14 regional offices and 750 people.
In the first of the promotions, Mark Kerry has been appointed Regional Managing Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland overseeing Gallagher’s teams in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Aberdeen and the Isle of Skye. Mark has extensive experience in the region having previously led Gallagher’s Glasgow office.
James Fletcher has been appointed Regional Managing Director of the North West leading Gallagher’s offices in Manchester, Sale and Liverpool. James previously managed Gallagher’s Manchester office.
James Murray is taking on the role of Regional Managing Director of the North East having previously headed up Gallagher’s operations in Leeds. His new position will see him now lead Gallagher’s teams in Newcastle, Leeds, Stockton on Tees, Wakefield and Sheffield.
All the Regional Managing Directors will report to Peter Matthews, Managing Director of the North for Gallagher’s UK & Ireland Retail division. Commenting on the appointments, Peter said: “Our business in the North has seen strong organic growth over recent years and these appointments enhance my leadership team and give us a springboard for further profitable growth – both organic and through acquisitions.
“I am particularly pleased that we have filled these key roles with existing members of the Gallagher team, demonstrating the strong talent we have in the business and our commitment to career development.”
“These new appointments build on the success in the North and give us headroom for growth in every sector across the region as we continue to strengthen our strategic corporate proposition and invest and expand our specialisms as the largest general insurance broker in the UK.”
*Subject to regulatory approval
