TT Club has confirmed Kevin King as its new Chief Executive Officer, completing a planned move announced last year.
Acting as Deputy CEO to Charles Fenton over the last year, King and Fenton have worked closely to complete a smooth and efficient transfer of responsibilities.
He officially took up this position on 1 August.
Originally based in the US, King has long held positions within Thomas Miller managed businesses, and transferred to London in 2015 to lead the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at TT Club.
More recently he served as the insurer’s Chief Operating Officer.
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Fenton himself will remain close to the business. He has been Chairman of Thomas Miller Holdings since 2021 and will continue as a member of the TT Club Board and in the promotion of the Club internationally.
Outgoing CEO Charles Fenton, in confirming the move, said: “Kevin is well-positioned to lead TT into a challenging future.
“His vast experience of the mutual insurance model, vision in harnessing new technologies, and well-honed management skills will ensure that TT continues to evolve in step with both global transport developments and a dynamic insurance market.
“The TT main board and I have every confidence in his leadership abilities and I welcome him to his new role.”
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“It has long been a privilege to work for, and now lead, a purpose-driven organisation,” King stated
“The Club’s mission to make the global transport and logistics industry safer, more secure and more sustainable guides everything we do.
“We are well positioned financially, technologically and especially with our established expertise around the world to succeed both as an insurer and a positive force for change in the industry.
“I am grateful to Charles for his mentoring and leadership over my career, and thankful he will remain close to the business.”
Late last year, TT Club nominated Graeme Sassarini as Regional General Manager – Americas at its New Jersey Office.