Gallagher has today announced the appointment of Andrew Bowman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Gallagher's HR & Benefits Consulting Division (GBS) UK, subject to regulatory approval. Andrew will be responsible for shaping and executing the financial strategy for the division and supporting the business's continued growth and transformation.
Andrew joins Gallagher from eCOGRA, where he served as CFO, leading the finance function through significant international growth and transformation across the UK, Europe, South Africa, and the United States. He brings over two decades of experience in strategic finance, business transformation, and operational leadership across private equity-backed businesses and publicly listed, multi-faceted organisations.
Prior to eCOGRA, Andrew held senior finance leadership roles at Capita PLC, managing complex international finance operations, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and diverse revenue streams.
As CFO, Andrew will head up the GBS UK finance function, providing strategic direction and governance across all regions and subsidiaries. He will oversee financial planning, and transformative initiatives, while developing a strong and collaborative team that supports the broader strategic ambitions of Gallagher.
Andrew Bowman, Chief Financial Officer, HR & Benefits Consulting Division, UK, said: "I'm excited to join Gallagher at this time of growth and lead the finance function for GBS UK. GBS plays a vital role in helping organisations with their people strategy, and I look forward to working with the team to strengthen performance and support initiatives that create long-term value for our clients and stakeholders."
David Piltz, Chief Executive Officer, HR & Benefits Consulting Division, UK, said: "We're thrilled to welcome Andrew to Gallagher. He brings a wealth of experience in strategic finance, business transformation and international operations, and we know he'll make a real impact for GBS UK. His approach and expertise are exactly what we need as we continue to grow, support our clients, and help organisations deliver meaningful benefits to their people."
