Gallagher today announced the appointment of Matthew Foy as a Strategic Account Director within its UK & Ireland Retail division. In his new role Matthew will be responsible for leading client relationships and further developing the proposition for Gallagher's major corporate client base.
Matthew joins Gallagher from Aon, where he spent over eight years in a range of roles, most recently serving as Head of Office in Manchester. Prior to this, Matthew held various positions at Griffiths & Armour over an eight-year period, leaving as Associate Director.
Matthew is the latest in a series of appointments in its UK team that specialises in providing tailored risk management and insurance solutions to large enterprises. The recruitment campaign follows the broker creating a new structure for its UK & Ireland Retail division in late 2025 focused on Gallagher's commercial and corporate client portfolios, reflecting the different needs, scale and complexity of these customers.
Commenting on the news, James Murray, Regional Managing Director of Corporate, UK & Ireland Retail at Gallagher said: "Matthew is a highly respected figure in our industry and an outstanding addition to our team. His passion for clients, deep technical expertise and strong leadership closely reflect our values. He joins Gallagher at an exciting time as we continue to invest in our UK corporate team, and he will play a pivotal role in accelerating our growth and strengthening our proposition for major corporate clients."
Matthew Foy added: "Gallagher has built a strong position in the corporate client market, and I am excited to help drive the next phase of its growth. The opportunity to join a client-focused, entrepreneurial team within one of the world's leading insurance brokers was extremely compelling. I look forward to bringing my experience to the business, helping shape our corporate strategy and delivering even greater value for clients."