Gallagher today announced it has appointed Ross Mackay as head of its Glasgow office, subject to regulatory approval.
Ross joins Gallagher from Aon, where he has held several leadership positions over a 30-year period including regional operations director, client management director and most recently head of office for its Glasgow operations. Prior to moving into broking, Ross was an underwriter at Sun Alliance, now part of Intact.
In his new role, Ross will oversee the 50-colleague team of risk professionals based on Blythswood Street in Glasgow and will be responsible for supporting Gallagher's existing client base and expanding its presence through new business opportunities. Ross will report to Mark Kerry, regional managing director, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The firm has recently doubled its office network in Scotland to eight locations and a further 35 colleagues, taking its total employee numbers to 140, having acquired Borland Insurance in August last year, which was part of AssuredPartners. The 60+ offices in Gallagher's UK & Ireland network specialise in the insurance and risk management needs of mid-market organisations and operate within the local communities where they are based, ensuring they know and understand the challenges and opportunities for businesses in the region.
Gallagher has demonstrated a strong commitment to growth in Scotland over recent years and last year invested in new offices in Edinburgh and has moved several of its back-office support teams to the country in areas including finance and operations.
Commenting on the appointment, Mark Kerry, said: "Ross brings enviable experience of Scottish broking, and we are delighted to welcome him to Gallagher. His proven track record and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our presence in Glasgow, and he will provide strong leadership for our team and provide clients with fantastic local expertise. I look forward to working with him in 2026 and beyond."