​Simply Business names new UK CCO and MGA managing director

Simply Business has appointed Kulchetan Sanga as UK chief commercial officer and Mark Potter as managing director of its MGA.

Sanga, who succeeds Jodi Cartwright in his new role, will lead the commercial function, overseeing key partnerships, product strategy and customer propositions.

He will also be responsible for identifying new growth opportunities as the company builds on its existing business model.

Sanga joins the business from Three Ships, where he was president. Before this, he served as managing director at Go Compare.

Sanga said: “Simply Business pairs technology and data with deep industry expertise and strong relationships to give small businesses and landlords simplicity, choice and value.

”I’m proud to join a company dedicated to helping the UK’s small business and landlord community succeed.”

Potter role

Potter, meanwhile, will lead the company’s in-house MGA.

He has more than 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry, with a track record of scaling MGA and underwriting businesses, developing broker and digital distribution strategies and securing insurer and reinsurance capacity.

Potter said: “For over 20 years, Simply Business has been committed to innovation, growth and delivering great customer outcomes.

”I’m delighted to join at such an important point in the company’s journey and look forward to helping our MGA build on its success.”