Private UK healthcare firm Bupa has appointed Gerry Kelly, formerly of Lloyds Banking Group, to chief risk officer.
Kelly was regulatory and conduct risk director of insurance at Lloyd, and has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services.
In his new role, he will oversee Bupa’s business performance and compliance in regulatory matters and financial crime prevention. He will report to chief financial officer Evelyn Bourke.
Kelly said: “I’m delighted to be joining Bupa at this exciting time in its development. The highest business standards are central to what Bupa stands for and I look forward to working with Evelyn and the team to achieve Bupa’s important and ambitious goals.”
Bourke said: “Gerry brings to Bupa a deep understanding of the sector and extensive experience of operating in complex multi-national organisations which will be invaluable as we pursue our ambitions for the future.”