Courtney Marsh steps down as Health Shield chief executive

After 11 years

John Brazier
clock • 1 min read

Health Shield Friendly Society has confirmed the departure of chief executive, Courtney Marsh.

Marsh (pictured), who spent 11 years with the firm, oversaw acquisitions and Health Shield's digital transformation, plus the launch of a new wellbeing proposition and the rollout of workplace health screening and occupational health services. The friendly society has confirmed it will commence the search for Marsh's replacement, while former chief executive of Shepherds Friendly, Geoffrey Spencer, has been appointed as interim chief executive of Health Shield. Courtney commented: "I have been considering my future for a while. However, I wanted to make sure I helped guide Health Shie...

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