Health Shield appoints Jacqui Carr as new CEO

Replaces Courtney Marsh

Hemma Visavadia
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Health Shield has appointed Jacqui Carr as its new chief executive, succeeding Geoffrey Spencer who has held the role on an interim basis since last year.

Carr is the permanent replacement for Courtney Marsh, who spent 11 years with the firm before stepping down in July 2021. With prior experience across a number of market sectors, primarily within HR and "change management" positions, and will lead Health Shield through its "next period of business-wide transformation." Commenting on her new role, Carr said it was "an honour" to be appointed as chief executive of the Friendly Society, which had "a long and enviable history, grounded in its strong mutual ethos; an ethos that is arguably more relevant than ever to our members." "I'm r...

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