Gallagher Heath retail head will return to US
Gallagher Heath head of retail Patrick Gallagher will reportedly return to the US next month to assume a new retail role.
Sister title Post has reported that Mr Gallagher - who has worked for five years in Gallagher's UK business - has been appointed executive vice-president with responsibility for Chicago, Itasca, Wisconsin and Iowa.
He is the son of Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Patrick Gallagher.
Meanwhile, it has also been reported that US regional executive vice president John Durkin will join the UK operation, subject to regulatory approval. He will take over as MD for international advisory and also
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