Marvin OnumonuCanopius Group, the global specialty and P&C (re)insurer, has appointed Adrian Phipps as chief people officer (CPO).
Phipps will lead the business’ people strategy, focusing on talent development, culture, and supporting growth.
He will report to group CEO Neil Robertson and replace chief HR officer Barbara Turner, who will retire later this year after more than a decade at Canopius.
Phipps will join in June 2026.
Phipps previously worked as CPO at Secret Escapes, supporting the company through a period of growth and developing a strong people function.
Before this, he was people director at Arqiva and HR director for UK personal insurance at RSA.
Phipps said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Canopius and its leadership team at a time of such fantastic progress and ambition.
“I’ve been really impressed by the positive, dynamic culture that Canopius has built over recent years, and I look forward to helping shape the next phase of our people strategy.”
Robertson said: “We believe Canopius can become a truly great company, defined by outstanding performance and powered by exceptional talent.
“That’s why we’re so excited to welcome Adrian at this important moment – we’ve committed to making significant investments to bring in new talent and to also cultivating the talent we have in our business.
“Adrian’s leadership will be invaluable in this effort to build our star team.”
Robertson added: “I would also like to sincerely thank Barbara Turner for her exceptional leadership of the Canopius Group HR function over almost a decade — her impact on our culture and organisation has been profound.”
