Liberata, a UK business process outsourcing provider, has named Robert Gogel as group chief executive and main board director with immediate effect.

Gogel was formerly chief executive of technology software company RebusIS, a General Atlantic company, and previously held strategic and operational roles at Xchanging, AXA, Siemens and Cap Gemini.

He succeeds Tom Butler as chief executive, Butler having informed the Liberata board that he wishes to pursue new opportunities.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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