Howden is restructuring its leadership and regional operations to better align expertise and deliver enhanced capabilities to global clients. 

The new structure will be implemented from 1 April.

Mike Parrish will assume the position of CEO, Americas, overseeing all operations in the region.

Sonia Caamaño has been appointed CEO for Latin America and the Caribbean, reporting to Parrish.

Her responsibilities include enhancing collaboration with Howden’s new US retail business.

José Ignacio Lathrop will step into the role of executive chairman, Latin America, supporting regional development and client relations.

Howden will merge its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations, including those in Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates, with its European business to form a single Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) broking region.

Luigi Sturani will lead as CEO, EMEA. Richard Mockett, currently CEO MEA, will report to Sturani.

Paul Redgate is set to serve as chairman, MEA, while maintaining his position as chairman, Specialty.

The company’s Indian operations, managed by Amit Agarwal, will now fall under the Asia region led by CEO Rohan Bhappu.

Redgate will also become chairman of Howden India.

The International Growth Markets division, led by Sonia Caamaño since 2023, has recorded average annual organic growth of 16% over three years. These markets are being prepared for inclusion within the updated regional structure.

Howden CEO David Howden said: “As we continue to attract talent, aligning them to deliver to our clients is our priority. These changes reflect our continued commitment to get into the right shape, with the right talent in the right places for where clients need us today, and where they will need us next.” 

Earlier this year, Howden announced the acquisition of Polygon Insurance Brokers, which operates in Jersey and Guernsey.