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Open GI: Leadership Change
InsurTech Open GI appointed James Barnard (former Aviva COO) as group CEO, replacing Simon Badley who is transitioning to advisory role
Source: BusinessCloud UK
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: Backdrop: a 112.9 (Hot) Talent Market Index (up 11.4 on the month) with EMEA activity easing (-3.2pts).
Open GI: 1 signal in the last 90 days; 0.1% of MitchelLake's EMEA signal flow.
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