Resources-sector veteran Simon High has joined Gallagher as its new Western Australia area director, replacing John Ripepi, who moved into a new role as Gallagher's national emerging opportunities development leader.

Prior to the new role, High has held executive roles and directorships at a number of major resources companies, including John Brown, Kvaerner, SCEE, Clough and AusGroup, and has experience in the UK, US, South African, and Australian markets.

“Attracting someone of Simon’s reputation is an outstanding result for Gallagher, and one that underlines our growing reputation within the wider business community,” said Sarah Lyons, chief executive of Gallagher’s Australian operations. “Simon has a pedigree of developing and overseeing highly successful teams and I am confident that he will play a key role in fueling our ambitions to grow the Gallagher business in WA and fulfilling our commitment to clients.”

Gallagher Perth, part of a network of 26 regional and metropolitan branches across Australia, provides risk-management advice and insurance solutions to thousands of companies across the state, from micro-SMEs to multinational corporations.

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