Holmes Murphy has announced three new executive leadership appointments in innovation, finance and marketing. Ellen Willadsen has assumed the newly-created role of chief innovation officer, having served as chief financial officer (CFO) at the insurance brokerage firm for the past 10 years. She also participated in the creation of the Women Optimizing Women initiative, which aims to promote the potential of women at Holmes Murphy and in the wider insurance industry, particularly property casualty insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance and risk management. The role of CFO has been filled by Lindsay Chase, who joined Holmes Murphy’s subsidiary Innovative Captive Solutions in 2006 as a member of their executive team, most recently serving as senior vice president for finance. Susan Hatten has been appointed as chief marketing officer, having spent the past seven years at the firm gaining experience in business development, sales, clients, marketing and community culture. Willadsen and Hatten previously worked to launch BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), an accelerator programme and broker-led group co-founded by Holmes Murphy alongside M3 Insurance, and respectively held the roles of executive sponsor and chief operations officer. Commenting on the appointments, Dan Keough, CEO and chairman at Holmes Murphy, says: “Ellen Willadsen consistently exceeds expectations, tackles tasks with dedication and determination, and is an excellent thought leader. Perhaps even more notable, she's an advocate for females in our industry — and in business in general — and is a trusted mentor by many.” He adds, “Lindsay Chase is truly an expert in her field and has a clear grasp on the financial vision and direction of Holmes Murphy. She is not only a focused young professional, but also a team player and a leader with unlimited potential.” “Given Susan Hatten's breadth of expertise and knowledge at Holmes Murphy, within BTV, and in the community, she is well positioned to take us to the next level with sales, brand, and communication experiences”, Keogh concludes.
