Sedgwick reveals Malcolm Hughes as its new chief executive for Ireland

Sedgwick, the global provider of technology-enabled business solutions, has announced Malcolm Hughes (pictured) as the new chief executive officer of its operations in Ireland.

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As a key member of Sedgwick’s international leadership team, Hughes will lead the company’s Irish business development efforts and support the consolidation of Cunningham Lindsey, which was recently acquired by Sedgwick.

“Ireland is a major player in Sedgwick’s international business, and Malcolm Hughes is the ideal person to lead our growing business there,” said Ian Muress, Sedgwick’s newly-appointed international chief executive.

“His reputation for overseeing the delivery of a broad portfolio of services to financial and insurance companies is unparalleled, and his expertise will be instrumental as we continue to produce outstanding results and serve our customers with the exceptional support they have come to expect.”

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