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Gallagher strengthens benefits and HR consulting division with two appointments

Kate Hulme-Vickerstaff joins as COO, while Mark Rowlinson has joined as head of IT (platforms).

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Gallagher has appointed Kate Hulme-Vickerstaff as chief operating officer (COO) and Mark Rowlinson as head of IT (platforms) in its UK benefits and HR consulting division.

Both join the division’s UK executive leadership team and previously held senior positions at First Actuarial, which Gallagher acquired in December 2025.

Hulme-Vickerstaff will report to David Piltz, chief executive officer of Gallagher’s benefits and HR consulting division in the UK.

She will oversee operational effectiveness, business integration and transformation projects. 

Her background covers operational leadership, governance and business management.

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Rowlinson will oversee the strategy, governance and development of the division’s technology platforms, including its Gallagher Guide employee benefits platform.

He will work with business leaders, technology teams and group technology functions on digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Rowlinson is a qualified actuary with more than 20 years of experience in the pensions industry. 

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He will work alongside Gill Rice, head of IT for infrastructure.

Hulme-Vickerstaff said: “It’s a privilege to join the UK Executive Leadership Team at Gallagher during such an exciting time for the business. 

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“Having spent all of my career working directly with trustees and sponsors, I know how important strong operational processes are to the quality-of-service clients receive. 

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“In the coming months, I will be working with David to transform our strategic ambitions into practical outcomes for clients and colleagues.”

Rowlinson said: “Technology has an increasingly important role in how we grow our business, support our colleagues and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. 

“It sits at the heart of how we operate, innovate and scale. 

“I’m looking forward to building on the business’s successful integration of its acquired platforms and using technology to help unlock the next phase of growth, innovation and outstanding client service.”

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Piltz said: “Kate and Mark are exceptional leaders who have already made a significant contribution to our business and our clients. 

“Their appointments to the Executive Leadership Team reflect our commitment to recognising and developing leadership talent from across our acquired businesses. 

“As we continue to grow, strong operational leadership and technology innovation will be critical to our success, and Kate and Mark are well placed to help drive that forward.”

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