London, United Kingdom, December 2024 – Kirk Southern has taken on the role of Interim Chief People Officer at Howden, the global insurance group with a people-first philosophy. In this capacity, Kirk will lead the company’s HR strategy and operations, driving employee engagement, retention, and organizational development across Howden’s worldwide network.
Kirk joined Howden in June 2022 as Group Head of Reward, where he was responsible for designing and implementing global rewards strategies and fostering an employee-centric culture. His innovative HR leadership and strategic execution made a significant impact on the organization’s people policies and processes.
Before joining Howden, Kirk served at Arrow Global Group Plc for nearly four years, where he held roles including HR Director, Fund and Commercial Asset Management and Risk, and Group Head of Performance and Reward. During this tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s performance strategy and reward frameworks.
Kirk’s career also includes roles such as Head of HR, EMEA at GAIN Capital, and Lead HRBP, IB Technology at Barclays, where he led HR initiatives focused on talent management, diversity, and organizational design. He has also contributed to the HR transformation journey at firms like Citadel LLC, RBC Capital Markets, and Marshall Motor Group, further showcasing his versatile expertise in HR leadership.
About Howden
Howden is a global, employee-owned insurance group that champions a people-first approach. Established in 1994 with just three employees, the group has grown to over 19,000 professionals worldwide. Howden provides comprehensive services, including insurance broking, reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy, and employee benefits, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client value and fostering a collaborative, innovative workplace.
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