Gallagher has appointed Georgia Leigh (pictured) as Managing Director of its Leicester office, which is part of its extensive branch network servicing businesses and individuals across the UK.
In her new role. Georgia will lead Gallagher’s Leicester office which has a headcount of circa 50 and works with medium to large businesses, specialising in industries including construction, manufacturing, financial services and property. In her new role, Georgia will be focused on growing the Leicester team through local recruitment and ensuring that clients are provided with the best possible insurance advice and products. With offices up and down the UK, and globally, local clients can benefit from Gallagher’s extensive branch network and teams of knowledgeable insurance professionals.
Georgia joined Gallagher in 2021 as Client Services Manager and was responsible for 17 account executives. Prior to this, Georgia was Head of the Midlands at Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers and she has also held roles at Willis Towers Watson and Towergate.
Georgia is taking over from Chris Noah who has led the Leicester office for over four years, having joined Gallagher in 2013. Chris is moving into a new role of Managing Director of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland Retail renewable energy practice, which specialises in supporting small to large sized firms with risk management advice and insurance solutions in this specialist sector.
Both Georgia and Chris will report into Elaine Lennox, Regional Managing Director of the Midlands at Gallagher.
Elaine said: “Georgia is an established leader within the Leicester office, and I am delighted to have her stepping into this role. She is passionate about the team with a client and growth centric mindset, it is great to have her on board.
“Georgia’s appointment is an example of how we at Gallagher invest in our existing talent and promote from within. Chris has done a brilliant job over the years leading the Leicester office and will now play an integral role in building our renewable energy practice.”
Georgia said: “I am very much looking forward to leading the Leicester office at an exciting time where we are focused on growing our team and hiring locally.
“Gallagher’s Leicester office works closely with a range of businesses that are integral to the regional economy and our dedicated team is focused on providing tailored insurance advice and service. This is a great opportunity, and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead this talented team.”
