Debbie Griffin has joined specialist insurance business CFC as chief people officer, following a senior career in international financial services that spans more than 25 years.
CFC announced her appointment as part of changes to its executive leadership team covering people, technology and operations.
Griffin joins from Shawbrook, where she also served as chief people officer. Her earlier employers include Société Générale, Rabobank, Commerzbank and JP Morgan.
Responsibility for people and culture
As a member of CFC’s executive committee, Griffin will lead its people function, including work on organisational culture, leadership and talent. The company describes the appointment as part of its plans to develop its management capability as it grows.
Her background includes aligning people strategy with business objectives, organisational change and leadership accountability across financial services businesses.
CFC group chief executive Adam Winslow said: “We have ambitious plans for CFC, and having the right leadership team in place is critical to delivering them. Debbie brings deep experience across people, culture and leadership, and I’m delighted to welcome her to CFC. Alongside Louisa and Chris, her appointment adds real strength to our executive team and gives us the leadership and capability we need as we continue to grow.”
Three appointments across the executive team
Griffin’s arrival follows the appointment of Chris Loake as chief information officer and the confirmation of Louisa Doswell as chief operations and transformation officer on a permanent basis.
Loake joins from Hiscox, where he was group chief information officer. His background includes senior technology responsibilities in financial services, with previous roles at C. Hoare & Co, Close Brothers and Experian, according to CFC’s leadership biographies.
Doswell was most recently chief executive of Pinnacle Pet Group. Before that, she held senior roles at RSA, including chief operating officer for its UK and international business.
The appointments place three executives with experience in financial services, insurance, technology and organisational leadership in key positions at CFC.
Griffin’s appointment is the central people-development story, while the wider leadership changes provide context for the company’s approach to its management structure. The announcement did not include direct comments from Griffin, Loake or Doswell, so none have been attributed to them.
