Ardonagh appoints Mark Mitchell to spearhead growth in Asia

The Ardonagh Group today announces the appointment of Mark Mitchell to support the expansion of its business operations in Asia.

Mr Mitchell was formerly the Asia Pacific CEO of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and brings 35 years of industry experience, including 25 in the Asian insurance market.

Based in Singapore, Mr Mitchell will work with Ardonagh’s businesses in the region, Envest and Price Forbes, to explore opportunities to expand their retail and wholesale broking footprint and develop new MGA capabilities.

Commenting on the appointment, Chief Investment Officer for Ardonagh Global Partners Des O’Connor said: “Mark’s deep knowledge of the Asia Pacific market landscape will allow us to identify and execute on the best opportunities to drive growth and create value for our clients and markets alike. He will further strengthen our team and proposition in this exciting region, which is currently one of the fastest growing insurance markets in the world.”