The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has reappointed Emma Thomson as chairwoman along with a trio of other board changes.
Thomson (pictured) is stepping-up from vice chairwoman to succeed Neil McCarthy as his tenure comes to an end after five years.
Thomson, who has been the PDG’s vice chairwoman for the last twelve months, was the body’s inaugural chairwoman when the PDG was founded in 2016.
The body noted that after many years of commitment, Alan Knowles, Tony Mudd and Rob White had stepped down from the board to concentrate on their own businesses and give an opportunity for other members to help lead the PDG’s activities.
“Neil, Alan, Tony and Rob will continue to contribute to the PDG as members,” the body added.
In their place, Nathaniel Lee from Business Protected, Tom Connor from Brown & Brown and Adam Higgs from St James’ Place have been appointed as new board members for 2026.
The PDG’s board members are now Emma Thomson, Tom Baigrie, Tom Connor, Adam Higgs, Nathaniel Lee, David Mead, Roy McLoughlin, Charlotte Rogers, Ian Sawyer and Zanele Sibanda.
Thomson said: “I’m delighted to be taking on the role as chairwoman of the PDG, particularly given this year we will be marking our 10th anniversary of working as a group to improve customer outcomes.
“We’ve been working on some exciting initiatives, the outcomes of which will be announced during this year, and I’m looking forward to helping the PDG deliver even more for both consumers and our market.
“Neil, Alan, Tony and Rob have made fantastic contributions to the PDG’s board and we greatly appreciate all they’ve done.
“Whilst it’s sad to see them step away, the remaining board members are very much looking forward to working with Nathaniel, Adam and Tom and I know they will make a positive difference to the PDG’s activities.”
Lee said: “I feel honoured to join the PDG board especially given the current members’ careers and achievements; it’s a talented, passionate team.
“I’m very much looking forward to getting stuck in and helping the PDG deliver even more for customers.”
