Chairman
David Walker – Non Executive Chairman - BA MA
David Walker joined the Jelf Group as a Non Executive Director in December 2004; he was appointed as Senior Independent Director in October 2006 and Non Executive Chairman in January 2008. He has more than 25 years experience in the financial services industry in London, New York and Hong Kong, working for JP Morgan, Bankers Trust and, for the 13 years prior to his retirement in 2003, Credit Suisse First Boston ("CSFB"). He held various senior roles at CSFB including Co-Head of Corporate & Investment Banking in Asia, Head of Asia ex-Japan, Global Head of Strategic Planning and UK Country Manager (responsible for CSFB’s relationship with the FSA).
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Chairs the Audit & Compliance Committee
Remuneration Committee
Christopher Jelf - Deputy Chairman - ACII FPC
Chris established the business in 1989 after having worked in the industry in a number of positions for brokerages and providers (including Midland Bank and Royal Insurance). Chris is a qualified broker and independent financial adviser and has an active role with many of the Group’s business insurance clients and business partners.
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Remuneration Committee
Executive Directors
Alexander Alway - Group Chief Executive - FCMA
Alex is a commercial accountant with over 18 years of experience working within the retail financial services sector. Alex worked for BP as a business accountant for 4 years. He was previously with AXA Sun Life plc for 10 years in a number of roles including finance, change management, IT strategy and commercial director IFA. Alex joined Jelf Group in 2001.
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Remuneration Committee
John Harding - Group Finance and Operations Director - ACA BSc
John is an accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry including previously holding the position of Head of Group Finance and Finance Director of Broker Sales with AXA Sun Life. He joined Jelf Group in 2004.
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Chairs the Operating Board
Audit and Compliance Committee
Phil Barton - Group Commercial Director - BSc MBA
Phil is a financial services professional with over 20 years’ experience within the sector, most recently with AXA where he was the Sales Director for IFA sales and at the Prudential dealing with large corporate accounts. Phil joined Jelf Group in 2003 with the specific brief to develop both a client-focused strategy and lead the Group’s marketing activities. He also chairs the Solvency Committee.
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Operating Board
Audit and Compliance Committee
Chairs the Solvency Committee
Jon Manson - Chairman, Manson Insurance Group
Jon Manson founded Manson Insurance Group in 1971. He previously held roles with Norwich Union and Noble Lowndes, the international Pension Consultants. He has been responsible for vigorously driving organic growth whilst remaining uncompromising with regard to the delivery of high quality client service. The core of Manson Group’s business has remained Commercial Insurance broking but, recognising the opportunity to expand its service offering, Jon has also established Manson Warner Healthcare and Manson Financial Services.
Following the acquisition of Manson Insurance Group, Jon was appointed to the Board of Jelf Group plc.
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Chairman, Manson Insurance Group
Non-Executive Directors
Alex Rowe - Non-Executive Director - MA (Hons)
Alex Rowe has more than 20 years experience in commerce, with the last 15 years acting in the capacity of Joint Managing Director of CLS Group, a major business in the South West region, before its sale to a multi-national competitor in 2006. He brings with him a wealth of experience and will be an important member of the team driving the Group’s growth. He joined the company on 16th October 2006.
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Audit and Compliance Committee
Chairs the Remuneration Committee
Solvency Committee
Bruce Carnegie-Brown - Non-Executive Director
Age 48 – Managing Partner of Quoted Private Equity and a member of 3i Group’s Management Committee. Bruce was CEO of Marsh Ltd and head of Europe and Middle East region between 2003 and 2006. He has previously held various senior roles at JPMorgan including head of Debt Capital Markets for Europe and Asia; Chairman of JPMorgan Securities Asia Ltd and head of investment banking for Asia Pacific; senior credit officer for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Bruce is also a NED of Close Brothers Group plc.
- Corporate responsibilities:
- plc Board
Remuneration Committee.