Ruth Leggett has been appointed as chief executive of Sedgwick’s Irish operations.
The company stalwart, whose former roles include chief of staff and deputy CEO for Ireland, is taking over from Malcolm Hughes, who has been the boss of the Irish unit for 24 years. The latter is taking on a wider remit at Sedgwick as international executive director, as well as executive chair for Ireland.
Hughes commented: “Ruth has spent her entire career supporting and empowering Sedgwick colleagues, and she’s made an especially powerful mark in spearheading female leadership development. Her unparalleled commitment to the advancement of the company has paved the way for her to take on the CEO role.
“She is the future of Sedgwick in Ireland, and I’m incredibly pleased with all that she’s achieved. Her appointment as CEO underscores our commitment to attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional talent so that other up-and-coming leaders may follow in her footsteps.”
The promotions will see Leggett’s predecessor remain an integral part of the domestic management team while diversifying global service offerings in his capacity as international executive director. Group CEO Mike Arbour called Hughes an “outstanding addition” to the claims giant’s international business leadership team.
Meanwhile the new Irish chief, who came onboard Sedgwick as a graduate trainee in the third-party administration division before moving to colleague resources, will be at the helm of what was described as a key geography in the company’s global network.
“I am excited to play an important part in Sedgwick’s ongoing journey in Ireland and to take the reins from Malcolm Hughes, who has been my friend and mentor for the past 10 years,” said Leggett, who previously drove retention, engagement, innovation, and efficiency among more than 400 colleagues in Ireland.
“Throughout my tenure at Sedgwick, I’ve always believed that our people are our most important asset, and a strong and engaged team is vital to our success. I am deeply committed to delivering on our values and objectives for the benefit of all stakeholders, colleagues, clients, and investors alike.”
