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Sedgwick appoints Stephen Kerr Chief Executive Officer in Asia
SINGAPORE, 29 November 2024 — Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, announced Stephen Kerr as its new Chief Executive Officer in Asia. Effective immediately, Kerr succeeds Veronica Grigg, who has served as Chief Executive Officer for the region.
Kerr will lead Sedgwick’s planned Asia growth strategy, combining the company’s global capabilities with local talent and expertise in the region.
“Given Stephen’s successful tenure as COO in Asia, he will lead and drive the business to grow and support the changing marketing place to ensure the success of our company,” said Paul White, Regional CEO, International. “I am confident with his expertise in operations, loss adjusting and outstanding leadership he will continue to transform the business and further strengthen the work for our clients and colleagues in the region.”
Kerr previously served as interim CEO in Asia in 2023 and most recently as regional COO. He has over 33 years of experience in the claims and loss adjusting industry and has managed major loss claims, high net worth, special investigations and building consultancy businesses. Kerr, who has been with the business since 1995, has been instrumental in driving the delivery of exceptional customer service. He has played a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency across Asia.
“We will continue to grow Sedgwick’s business and resources throughout Asia,” Kerr said. “In my work in Asia over the past two years, and now stepping into the role as CEO, my focus is on our people that continue to deliver outstanding service to our clients across nine countries in the region.”
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of over 33,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Altas Partners, CDPQ, Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.
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