MCLARENS ANNOUNCES EMEA LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AS REGIONAL MOMENTUM CONTINUES
Appointments support continued growth and expansion into FY27
LONDON – APRIL 2026: Global claims services provider McLarens has announced a series of EMEA leadership appointments as the business continues to build on strong regional momentum and prepares for its next phase of expansion in FY27, which commenced on 1 April 2026.
Effective 1 April, Louise Butcher will join the EMEA Senior Management Board as Executive Director. Since joining McLarens three years ago, she has built a rapidly expanding Forensic Accounting capability across EMEA, establishing significant cross-market opportunities and contributing to the firm’s broader strategic development. Louise will continue to lead Forensic Accounting across the region while assuming executive responsibility for selected strategic initiatives and growth programmes.
Reflecting the continued expansion of the UK Commercial Property offering, McLarens has promoted Mark Farrant to Head of Commercial Property UK. In addition, Chris Pettet has been promoted to UK Head of Niche Lines to support the growth of specialist and emerging practices. Both roles will form part of the UK Operations Board and will play a key role in supporting the next phase of operational and market development.
McLarens has also confirmed that David Gillan, Executive Director, will retire from his role at the end of April 2026, in line with his longstanding plans. After nearly two decades of service, he intends to take a short break before returning in a consultancy capacity. David has played an integral role in McLarens’ strategic direction and long-term success and will continue to contribute to its next chapter.
These appointments come against a backdrop of continued strong performance across EMEA. McLarens’ operations in the region have delivered double-digit growth over the past year, with revenues projected to exceed $100 million for 2026/27. This reflects sustained momentum across multiple territories and service lines, supported by ongoing investment in people, infrastructure and specialist capabilities.
Over the past year, McLarens has also expanded its service offering in several key areas, including subsidence, forensic accounting, waste & recycling, marine, latent defects, alternative accommodation and subrogation services, alongside a specialist casualty proposition within real estate. These developments have broadened the company’s technical capability, strengthened its practitioner-led model, and supported continued growth across both core and emerging markets.
Steven Wallace, Managing Director, EMEA, commented: “The EMEA business continues to demonstrate strong, disciplined growth underpinned by technical excellence and collaborative leadership. The appointments we are announcing today reflect both the strength and diversity of our internal talent, alongside our commitment to aligning leadership with the opportunities we see across the region.”
“Our strategic focus remains clear: to broaden our specialist offerings, strengthen our practitioner-led leadership model, and invest in the talent and infrastructure required to sustain long-term growth. These developments ensure we are well-positioned to support our clients and capitalise on the significant opportunities ahead.”
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MCLARENS ANNOUNCES EMEA LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AS REGIONAL MOMENTUM CONTINUES Appointments support continued growth and expansion into FY27