Andy Winwood, a former Aramco risk consultant, will lead Gallagher's Middle East and Africa operations as the broker expands in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Global insurance broker Gallagher has named Andy Winwood as Senior Executive Officer for the Middle East & Africa, pending regulatory sign-off. Winwood will run the regional business and report to Simon Matson, a senior vice president at Gallagher Global Broking.
Winwood joined Gallagher in 2025. He has more than 35 years of industry experience, most recently as a senior risk and insurance consultant at Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco). Earlier in his career he held senior broking and captive management roles in the UK and the Middle East, starting with a Lloyd's broker in 1990.
Gallagher first set up in the Middle East in 2022 through a UAE presence. Last month the broker launched an in-country team in Saudi Arabia.
“With his broad understanding of risk across different sectors, extensive market knowledge and years of hands-on experience in the region, Andy will be a fantastic SEO for our Middle East business,” Matson said. He added that Winwood has “a proven track record of strong leadership” and that making the appointment from inside the team “speaks volumes about the talent we have.”
Winwood said the job gives him a chance to build on a team that has “established its presence as an innovative insurance partner” over the past four years. He plans to focus on expanding the firm's proposition and services, bringing in new talent, and maintaining service levels for clients across the region.
Gallagher has “strong growth aspirations in the Middle East,” Matson said, pointing to the recent Saudi investment and increased spending in Ace Gallagher.
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