Specialist insurance provider CFC has announced the appointment of Matthew Glenville as its new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO). This newly created role is aimed at improving operations and fostering collaboration across CFC’s underwriting, technology, and business operations teams. Glenville’s appointment is part of CFC’s ambitious long-term growth strategy as the company seeks to strengthen its operational infrastructure to support future success.

Glenville brings extensive experience to the role, having held senior leadership positions in a variety of sectors. His previous roles include Group COO at DWF Law and COO and Chief Technology Officer at ICE Clear Europe. Notably, Glenville was also instrumental in leading the ICE Benchmark Administration, helping it evolve from its inception into a trusted financial benchmark provider. His background spans financial services, technology, law, and both publicly listed and private equity-backed companies.

Louise O’Shea, Group CEO at CFC, expressed her confidence in Glenville’s appointment, saying, “This is a hugely important new role within the business as we lay the foundations for continued value creation in CFC’s ambitious plans for long-term growth, and I can’t think of a better person to take on these responsibilities than Matt. He has extensive experience delivering value creation for high-growth, tech-led businesses, as well as working across different industry sectors.”

Glenville shared his excitement for the role, stating, “I’m really looking forward to delivering on the long-term growth plans and making sure that underwriting, technology, and business operations work hand-in-hand as we continue to scale.” His leadership is expected to be pivotal in aligning these functions, ensuring smoother operational processes, and driving innovation to further enhance CFC’s offerings.

In addition to Glenville’s appointment, CFC also made several key announcements regarding internal promotions to support its expanding global footprint. Tim Boyce has been promoted to Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer. In his new role, Boyce will take on additional responsibilities for technology, media, and intellectual property, alongside his ongoing focus on professions and healthcare.

Meanwhile, Michael Brunero, who previously served as Head of Technology, Media, and IP, will relocate to New York to assume the role of Managing Director, USA. Brunero succeeds Shannon Groeber, who departed after five years of leading CFC’s US team. The relocation and leadership change mark a significant step in CFC’s strategy to bolster its presence in the North American market.

O’Shea emphasized the company’s commitment to continuous improvement, noting, “At CFC, we will continuously seek to improve what we do and how we do it – it’s one of the qualities that sets us apart from organizations who aren’t brave enough to embrace change.” She expressed excitement about the next 12 months, highlighting that the newly announced roles will be critical to achieving CFC’s goals and enhancing the products and services it offers to broker partners and their customers.

With a focus on long-term growth and operational excellence, CFC is positioning itself for even greater success in the global market. The company’s investment in leadership talent and internal restructuring demonstrates its commitment to remaining agile, innovative, and responsive to evolving industry demands.