Russell Johnston named new QBE North America CEO
QBE North America has appointed Russell Johnston as the new CEO of its North American operations. He will be based in New York.
Johnston will succeed David Duclos who is retiring. He has agreed to remain with QBE as a non-executive director of QBE Emerging Markets and Equator Re, as well as offering his market expertise to operational initiatives across the group.
Johnston brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry in North America.
John Neal, group CEO, said of the appointment: “I am delighted to welcome Johnston to QBE, bringing his depth of industry experience at some of the most global insurers to build on the firm foundations established by Duclos.”
