Board of Directors

Richard Lightowler
Senior Independent Director

Richard joined the Company’s Board in December 2019, and has over 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 has 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. Richard’s appointment as Senior Independent Director ensures that the Interim Chair, along with his successor, the Chair Designate, have an independent sounding board, and an intermediary for the other Directors.

Directorships of other publicly listed entities

• Hansa Investment Company Limited
• Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (resigned effective 24 February 2026)

Fiona Beck
Independent Non-Executive Director

Fiona was appointed to the Company’s Board in September 2020 and 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.

Fiona holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies (Honours), and is a chartered accountant (Australia and NZ) and 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, provide for unique perspective and insights.

Directorships of other publicly listed entities

• Atlas Arteria International Limited
• Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited (de-listed in December 2025, now a subsidiary of Hansa Investment Co Ltd)
• ibex Limited

Christopher Samuel 
Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate

Christopher was appointed to the Company’s Board in November 2025. Christopher is an experienced Chair and non-executive director with extensive financial services expertise. Formerly the Chief Executive of Ignis Asset Management, Christopher also held board-level executive positions at several asset management businesses including Gartmore, Hill Samuel Asset Management and Cambridge Place Investment Management. Prior to that he worked at Prudential-Bache and KPMG, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

Directorships of other publicly listed entities

• Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc (Chair)
• Quilter plc

Kiernan Bell 
Independent Non-Executive Director

Kiernan was appointed to the Company’s Board in November 2025. Kiernan is an experienced legal professional with over 30 years’ experience in corporate governance, restructuring, and commercial litigation. She has held board positions at several prominent international and financial services companies, including Atlas Arteria International Limited, Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited, and HSBC Bermuda Limited. Kiernan is the former managing partner of the Bermuda office of global law firm Appleby. She also sits on the panel of Assistant Justices of the Supreme Court of Bermuda and previously served as an Independent Senator in the Senate of Bermuda.

Directorships of other publicly listed entities

• Atlas Arteria International Limited