Sedgwick strengthens international operations with key leadership appointments

Technology-driven risk solutions provider Sedgwick has appointed key executives to support its international growth strategy.

Paul White, who most recently served as chief operating officer for Sedgwick in the UK, has been promoted to deputy CEO. In this position, he will play a larger role in managing and developing the UK business, while continuing to support Stewart Steel, Sedgwick CEO in the UK.

Jessica Reimers has joined Sedgwick as chief operating officer for Europe. She has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and claims business, where she has led the development and implementation of international projects focused on digitalisation, organisational culture and innovation.

Finally, Stephen Raper has been named finance director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, responsible for setting strategic direction and managing cross-cultural teams to optimise operational efficiencies. He previously held similar roles at other global loss adjusting companies and for an international engineering consultancy in Dubai and Singapore.

“I offer my congratulations to Paul on his new role and am pleased to welcome Jessica and Stephen to Sedgwick’s outstanding international leadership team,” said Ian Muress, Sedgwick CEO of international operations. “Together, we will continue to develop our global business and build strong relationships with existing and future clients. Sedgwick is well positioned for sustained growth, and I am excited for our future.”

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