Lockton has appointed Travis Leonard as chief financial officer.
He succeeds Troy Cook, who moves to corporate development as an adviser to company chairman and CEO, Ron Lockton.
Leonard (pictured) starts his role today (8 July 2024), and will work closely with Cook to execute a transition of duties and an in-depth onboarding process.
Most recently, Leonard was the CFO of Hostess Brands, until the sale to J.M. Smucker Co in November 2023.
Prior to that, he was the CFO of the medical segment at Cardinal Health and held financial leadership roles at Kraft Foods, including time in Brazil, and at Cargill after beginning his career at Arthur Andersen as a finance and economic consultant.
Cook will remain on the Lockton board of directors and will move into the role of EVP of corporate development, reporting to Ron Lockton, chairman and CEO.
In this role, he will actively assist in the transition of duties and onboarding of Travis while partnering with leadership on global development opportunities and playing an advisory role to the CEO.
Ron Lockton said: “We are excited Travis is joining Lockton’s global leadership team.
”He brings a wealth of financial experience, a global perspective and great energy to support the future growth of Lockton.
“I am grateful for Troy’s commitment and leadership as CFO during a very important growth period for the company.
“When Troy transitioned from the role of independent board member to CFO in 2020, it was planned to be a five-year term.
“He has helped position Lockton for strong, sustained growth and will continue to have a positive impact on Lockton through this planned transition and leadership in corporate development.“
