Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled business solutions in the risk and benefits space, has appointed Malcolm Hughes as CEO for Ireland.
In his new role, Hughes will lead a team of 400 toward their goal of achieving market-share growth in a range of diversified claim services, as well as driving strategic direction of the company in Ireland.
An industry veteran with more than 30 years experience, Hughes was the co-founder and CEO of Outsource Services Group, an Irish provider of outsourcing to the insurance industry which was acquired by Sedgwick in 2016.
As a member of Sedgwick’s international leadership team, the Hughes will lead the firm’s Irish business development and support the consolidation of Cunningham Lindsey, which was recently acquired by Sedgwick, with OSG Vericlaim in Ireland under the Sedgwick brand name.
Ian Muress, Sedgwick CEO of international, said Hughes is the ideal person to lead the company in Ireland.
He added: “His reputation for overseeing the delivery of a broad portfolio of services to financial and insurance companies is unparalleled, and his expertise will be instrumental as we continue to produce outstanding results and serve our customers with the exceptional support they have come to expect.”