In line with Gateley’s commitment to profitable growth and to attracting and developing exceptional talent across the Group, Gateley is pleased to announce the appointment to the Board of Martin Pike as an independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Martin brings a wealth of experience from his executive career in global professional services, followed by a series of Non-Executive Director roles including at leading FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies.
Martin spent nearly 30 years at Willis Towers Watson where he led the EMEA risk consulting and software business and was a member of the global leadership team. Since then, Martin has held board and advisory positions in organisations including Aberdeen Group plc, where he chaired the Risk & Capital Committee, AIG Life Limited, where he was Chair of the UK business, Esure Group PLC, Faraday Underwriting Ltd and Travers Smith LLP.
A highly experienced and effective Non-Executive Director, Martin is currently a Non-Executive Director of Pension Insurance Corporation PLC, a specialist insurer, and is the Chair and Joint Founder of Greencore Homes Ltd, a zero-carbon construction business.
In addition to his appointment to the Board, Martin is appointed as a member of the Board Audit and Risk Committee, and Joanne Lake is appointed Chair of the Board Remuneration Committee in addition to her current roles, all with immediate effect.
Separately, Colin Jones has informed the Board of his intention to step down as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 30 April 2025.