An independent Board with broad and relevant experience to support OCI as it grows.
Caroline Foulger Independent Chair
Appointed to the Company’s Board in June 2016 (and as Chair in September 2018), Caroline has been an independent non-executive director in the financial services industry since 2013. Caroline has 25 years’ experience in public accounting, retiring from PwC as partner after 12 years, primarily leading the insurance practice in Bermuda and servicing listed clients. Caroline is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a member of CPA Bermuda and a member of the Institute of Directors. Caroline is a resident of Bermuda. Caroline leads the Board’s strategic and operational discussions as well as the oversight of key service providers. She leads the annual review of the Board and Committee effectiveness.
Directorships of other publicly listed entities
- Atlas Arteria Holdings Limited (retired July 2023)
- Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited
Richard Lightowler Senior Independent Director
Richard joined the Company’s Board in December 2019, and has 25 years’ experience in public accounting, and 19 years as a partner with KPMG in Bermuda. He was head of the KPMG Insurance Group in Bermuda for almost 14 years, a member of the firm’s Global Insurance Leadership Team and global lead partner for large international insurance groups listed on the New York and London Stock Exchanges. Richard brings with him a wealth of knowledge in financial services, expertise in best practice corporate governance, risk management and significant transactional and regulatory experience. Richard is a resident of Bermuda and is a chartered accountant in England and Wales.
Directorships of other publicly listed entities
- Hansa Investment Company Limited
- Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited
Fiona Beck Independent Non-Executive Director
Fiona has over 20 years’ leadership experience in listed and unlisted companies within the technology, telecoms, infrastructure and fintech sectors. Previously, she was CEO of Southern Cross Cable Networks for 14 years, a multinational telecommunications company. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies (Honours), is a chartered accountant (Australia and NZ) and is a member of the Institute of Directors (both UK and Australia). Fiona is a resident of Bermuda. Her sector-relevant experience in the technology industry, and past leadership positions, provides for unique perspective and insights. Fiona was appointed to the Company’s Board in September 2020.
Directorships of other publicly listed entities
- Atlas Arteria Limited
- Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited
- ibex Limited
Peter Dubens Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Company’s Board in July 2007, Peter is the founder and Managing Partner of Oakley Capital. Peter founded Oakley in 2002 to be a best-of-breed, entrepreneurially driven UK investment house, creating an ecosystem to support the companies in which Oakley invests, whether they are early-stage companies or established businesses. David Till serves as an alternate Director to Peter.
Directorships of other publicly listed entities
Non-Executive Chair of Time Out
Stewart Porter Independent Non-Executive Director (retired in November 2023)
As mentioned in the Composition of the Board section, Stewart Porter retired from his position as Independent Non-Executive Director ahead of the November 2023 AGM. The Board thanks Stewart for his dedication to the Company over the past five years.