HDI Global Specialty SE unveils promotion into key international role

HDI Global Specialty SE has appointed a new head of Global Distribution and Business Development.

John Button will take up his new post immediately, reporting to Richard Taylor, member of the executive board and chief marketing officer.

Button’s appointment is to replace Alan Waters, who held the position for the last three and a half years and left the company by mutual agreement last month,  HDI said.

Button has worked for  HDI Global SE for eight years, and previously reported into Waters, holding the position of strategic relationship manager at HDI Global Specialty for the past three years. This role will work alongside parent company HDI Global SE to align distribution strategy to present “one face” to  HDI’s broker partners.

Taylor said: “I am delighted with the appointment, John has gained vast experience in strategic management of distribution working with Alan and I wish him every success in his new role. This is an important role for  HDI as our specialty lines business very much relies on the support and partnership of our brokers.”

Button added: “This new role presents an exciting opportunity for me and I am really looking forward to working with Richard to continue to build our market reputation with our broker partners.”

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