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Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Leinster Advisors is a specialist consultancy offering advice and insights into the insurance & reinsurance industry and business turnaround services. Clients include private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, multinational financial services corporations, insurance companies, WC insurance services corporations, and law firms. Assignments have included short-term industry analysis engagements, expert witness engagements, and interim COO/leadership services during periods of transition.

Clearwater, Florida

Business & Tax Advisory Group was a premier, value driven advisory firm, with offices in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The firm's clients were sold in December 2018, and the firm is in run-off.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Brought in as a Consultant to strengthen the leadership team, review the business model, recommend and support the strategic direction and guide decision making.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

From December 2010 commuted between Australia and the US to commence restructuring the US operations, before relocating permanently to in August 2011. Provided vision, strategy and leadership to transform the US operations from a loss making organization in 2010, to the most profitable Group operation in 2013. In response to acquisitions and to maximize performance, reorganized the Senior Management Team (“SMT”) and functional teams (Claims, Audit, Reinsurance, Commutations, Legal, Operations, Client Management). Recruited, led and mentored the SMT. Aligned employees to exceed expectations through hands on management and recalibrating remuneration.Served as a Director on over 30 Insurance and Operating Company Boards.Drove the annual business planning exercise including defining strategy, setting revenue targets, expense and headcount budgeting, and identifying key IT projects. Member of the Group Enterprise Risk Management Committee, Group IT Project Board and the Global Claims CommitteeSelected Achievements:Led the US operations to consistently exceed business plans, generating profits in excess of $100 million in 2013 and 2014.Oversaw growth from two offices and 50 employees in 2011, to 12 offices and over 500 employees in 2014.Led the integration of five major acquisitions. Introduced stringent cost savings and performance standards enabling these acquisitions to be earnings accretive within the first year of acquisition.Led teams in complex negotiations which contributed significantly to Group profits.

Sydney, Australia

From December 2007 commuted between the US and Australia, completing an inter-company transfer to Australia as COO in June 2008. In January 2009 promoted to CEO with responsibility for maximizing profit, capital efficiency, developing new business opportunities in Australia and Asia, and to provide direction and leadership to the Australian management and staff.Selected Achievements (further details on request):The Australian operations was one of Enstar’s most successful investments, significantly contributing to Group profits between 2008 and 2010.Regulatory approval secured for substantial dividends. Overhauled the Risk Management Framework in response to APRA demands. Normalized the relationship with APRA which was essential for the dividend strategy.Built relationships with Australian and New Zealand insurance carriers leading to the acquisition of five portfolios and management engagements. Managed five Division 3A Transfers (High Court approved Amalgamation of Insurance Businesses) enabling clients to repatriate surplus capital from Australia. Managed staff downsizing from 110 to 35 employees over a six month period, whilst motivating remaining employees to generate significant profits.Unwound complex business relationships simplifying operations and reducing expense.Led negotiations with three major carriers and four insureds for substantial Group savings and capital releases.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Relocated from London in order to develop and grow the US operations. In December 2007 Enstar reached agreement to acquire the Australian companies and requested relocation to Australia.

London, United Kingdom

Created and managed a specialist commutation team. Analyzed, negotiated and structured multi-client, multi-party, cross-jurisdictional commutations. Provided solutions to third party clients for capital release and market exit. Developed and maintained strong alliances and relationships with counterparties.Attended and led reviews at insurance carriers in order to value relationships and to resolve long standing market disputes.Designed a proprietary software application for monitoring Group exposures.In January 2007 promoted to the Executive Management Team.Selected Achievements in the UK:Negotiated over 100 commutations for Group savings in excess of $100 million over a six year period.Identified and negotiated the release of significant funds trapped with London Brokers.Developed a third party client relationship leading to management and consulting fees in excess of $9 million.

Bermuda

IAM was the operating company behind a private $1bn+ hedge fund.Primary role consisted of marking positions to market, reporting positions and maintaining the financial statements of the operating company

Bermuda

LaSalle Re was a property and casualty catastrophe reinsurer, founded in 1994 by Aon and CNA. LaSalle Re was listed on NASDAQ in November 1995 and sold to Trenwick in 2001.Recruited shortly after formation to build an Accounting Department and strengthen the internal control environment.Quarterly production of US GAAP financial statements and expense monitoring.Key team member in preparing for the IPO, the Secondary Offering, securing an AM Best rating and a Revolving Credit Facility.

Dublin, Ireland

IAWS was a leading Irish food group with bakery, distribution, fertilizer, and other food operations in Ireland, the UK, Continental Europe and the US.Monthly management account preparation, quarterly consolidated financial statement preparation and management of the expense/budget process at a major subsidiary.

Bermuda

Focused primarily on auditing captive reinsurance clients and local companies.Conducted US GAAP and forensic reviews.

Dublin, Ireland

PKF International is a global network of accountancy firms. Articled to PKF from school to train and gain experience as a Chartered Accountant.Led audits of clients in Ireland including retail, manufacturing and financial services industries.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, With Distinction

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Associate Chartered Accountant, 1992 Fellow Chartered Accountant in 2002

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