US brokerage large declares new abroad CEO

Missouri-headquartered international insurance coverage dealer Lockton has promoted Anders Johannessen (pictured) to chief government of the group’s operations in Norway.

Efficient on Could 1, the promotion will see Johannessen succeeding Cato Aamodt. The latter, in the meantime, will proceed to be “a key element” of the Norwegian management roster, based on Lockton, which didn’t elaborate additional on Aamodt’s transition.

As CEO, Johannessen is tasked to guide the following section of development at Lockton Norway, which has been rising quickly, it was famous. On the similar time, he’ll stay supportive of Lockton’s international marine efforts, having served as particular dangers head.

“Beneath the management of Cato Aamodt, we’ve developed capabilities that span skilled and monetary dangers, transaction options, and personal fairness,” asserted Johannessen, who got here on board in 2018.

“The acquisition of Edge has given us marine capabilities – and we’ve additionally invested in vitality, property & casualty, and folks options. Cato made all this attainable – and he stays a key member of our various, inclusive management crew.”          

Commenting on the management succession at Lockton Norway, Europe CEO EJ Hentenaar stated: “Our tradition and values are constructed on expertise – and, because of this, Lockton is a magnet for doers with a single-minded deal with delivering outcomes for purchasers. We’re pleased with the distinctive development our Norwegian enterprise has pushed. It clearly demonstrates the affect of investing in exceptionally gifted individuals.

“I wish to thank Cato for his management and serving to us construct our Norway enterprise to what it’s at present. I do know that, below Anders’ management, we’ll proceed to draw the perfect individuals in order that we will ship the perfect service within the area.”   

Becoming a member of Johannessen on the helm is Lorraine Boyle, who has been appointed as Lockton Norway chair.

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