Towergate Health & Protection has appointed Beth Alahakoon as head of operational excellence.
Leading delivery of operational excellence across health and protection, Alahakoon (pictured) will aim to ensure colleague and client voices are listened to, and maintain a balance between efficiency, optimum business outcomes and regulatory standards.
Working closely with Manjula Gowda, head of change, and stakeholders across the business, she will drive, facilitate, integrate and embed business change.
Alahakoon joins from Mercer Marsh Benefits, where she was operations manager, responsible for leading the team to design processes to deliver on colleague and customer service.
Claire Parrott, director of client services and operations at Towergate Health & Protection, said: “As part of our mission to deliver an effortless client experience, we’re passionate about embracing opportunities that drive our business forwards whilst enhancing our colleague and client experience.
“To this end, we welcome Beth and the experience and enthusiasm she will undoubtedly bring to the role.”
Alahakoon added: “I am joining the team at Towergate Health & Protection during exciting times.
“The company has seen recent growth with investment in new roles like my own, along with Kate Kilpatrick being appointed as head of marketing, and Andy Samuel as chief technology officer.
“For my part, I will be looking to identify key areas where operational excellence can contribute to strategic goals by improving the client experience, the colleague journey, and our technological capabilities.”
