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Reading And London City

Led the development of the Zurich Corporate Life ‘cross sell’ collaboration with Zurich Global Corporate (non-life) initially for Zurich International Life on a global basis. Then, based in the City of London, was seconded to work with Zurich’s General Insurance division to position the Zurich Corporate Life & Pension value proposition to a multi-national customer base. Achieved significant progress, developing cooperation between the various Zurich entities to implement new growth with key global brands.

Reading, United Kingdom

Led a global team for Zurich International Life to retain and expand a strategic portfolio of corporate savings and group protection customers, generating year on year growth of +30%. In collaboration with other teams, ensured delivery on promises to core customers and raised the profile of the longer term potential value of the corporate customer segment to the business.

Reading, United Kingdom

Led a regional team initially for Eagle Star International Life (merged into the Zurich business), which also included responsibility for the distribution of individual and corporate products in Scandinavia and the Caribbean. Recruitment and development of the European sales team as well as personally initiating business in Central / Eastern Europe from a standing start.

Reading, United Kingdom

Global product development / sales role to evaluate the opportunities for corporate savings business for Eagle Star International Life. Extensive world travel (Middle East, Africa, South America, Europe & Asia), with partial secondment to Hong Kong during 1993. Key role in drafting compliance of corporate sales and marketing material with the ORSO (Occupational Retirement) legislation in Hong Kong.

Responsible for business development via distributors in West End London, France & Nigeria.

Education record

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government