Philip Johnson named new northern Europe manager at US insurer

Philip Johnson has taken over as vice-president and manager of US insurer FM Global’s Windsor-based northern Europe operations, which includes its UK business.

He replaces Stefano Tranquillo, who has been promoted to senior vice-president and division manager for FM Global’s Asia-Pacific operations. He will be based in Singapore.

In turn, Tranquillo is replacing former Asia-Pacific division manager Chris Johnson, who has become senior vice-president and division manager of FM Global’s EMEA operation.

Johnson succeeds Kenneth Davey, who has retired after 40 years at the company.

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