BMS, the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, today announces the appointment of Morna Leather as Chief Financial Officer of UK and international for BMS, and will join in the Summer. Based in London, Leather will report to Nick Moss, Group Finance Director of BMS.
In her role, Leather will support BMS’ UK CEO, Ian Gormley, and International CEO, Nick Gillett, in their respective roles. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Leather joins BMS from her most recent position as Chief Financial Officer of Ardonagh Global Partners. Prior to this, she held several senior roles at RFIB, including Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy. Leather was also Head of Finance Projects at Aon Benfield and a Senior Manager at PwC.
Moss said: “Morna is an exceptionally talented finance professional and brings a wealth of experience to BMS. We’re proud to welcome someone of her calibre to our team. Her insight, strong interpersonal skills and deep understanding of the industry will assist us in maintaining the smooth running of our business. We are confident that Morna's contributions will help ensure that we continue to grow and thrive as a leading global broker."
Leather added: “BMS’ growth over the past few years has been nothing short of impressive. I am greatly looking forward to supporting Ian, Nick and the wider team during this period of expansion. It is clear to me that BMS’ success is rooted not only in its insurance expertise but also in its commitment to fostering a strong and positive company culture. I am excited to be able to bring my knowledge and experience to help in achieving continued success for BMS.”