Genasys has announced the appointment of Hugh Hessing and Gavin Routledge as Non-Executive Directors, reinforcing its leadership team as the company accelerates its growth as a mid-market challenger in insurance technology.
The appointments bring extensive expertise across insurance operations, digital transformation, and strategic scaling, supporting Genasys’ continued expansion and innovation in cloud-based core administration platforms for insurers, MGAs, and brokers.
Hugh Hessing joins with more than four decades of experience across the financial services and insurance sectors. His career includes senior roles at leading organisations such as KPMG and Aviva, where he held positions including UK Claims Director, CEO of Aviva Ireland, and UK Chief Operating Officer. He also served as Group Chief Operating Officer at Direct Line Group, overseeing data, operations, and technology functions at scale.
With deep experience in modernising insurance operations and advancing technology-led transformation, Hessing brings valuable insight to Genasys as it continues to deliver flexible, scalable solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the mid-market.
Commenting on his appointment, Hessing highlighted the opportunity to support a platform designed to enable faster product launches and more efficient operations, reflecting increasing demand for agile and modern insurance systems.
Together with Gavin Routledge, the strengthened board positions Genasys to further enhance its platform capabilities, deepen its market presence, and deliver innovative solutions that empower insurers to operate with greater speed, efficiency, and customer focus.
The appointments mark an important step in Genasys’ journey, underlining its ambition to redefine core insurance technology and support the next generation of insurance businesses through modern, cloud-native solutions.
