New chief exec at Cooper Gay as Hooper promoted

Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC) has promoted Shaun Hooper to chief commercial officer.

Hooper (above) joined CGSC in July 2009 as head of group operations and was appointed chief executive of Cooper Gay, CGSC’s Lloyd’s and London market broker, in early 2011.

Hooper is taking on a wider role for CGSC, taking the lead on the commercial development of its global operations and will report directly to CGSC’s chief executive, Toby Esser.

Sam Hovey has been appointed chief executive of Cooper Gay in succession to Hooper, subject to regulatory approval. Hovey was appointed chief financial officer of Cooper Gay in January 2010.

Esser (left) said: “Shaun has proven his excellent strategic management abilities whilst chief executive of Cooper Gay during a particularly challenging period.  He will now be able to deploy those same skills in developing the CGSC’s international businesses.”

He added: “I am also delighted that we have been able to appoint a new chief executive for Cooper Gay internally.  Since joining us in 2008, Sam has shown both the financial acumen and management skills to lead the continued development of our London business.  The senior management team looks forward to working with her in her new role to drive profitable growth.”