The Centre for Disaster Protection has appointed Emily White to the newly created role of chief finance and operations officer.
The new role will help the Centre further develop its delivery capability.
White has more than 20 years of experience in disaster risk financing across re/insurance, insurance-linked securities and international development. Her experience includes leadership roles with Lloyds Banking Group, the World Bank, Lloyd’s of London and Flood Re.
She has also worked with countries, including in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. White was instrumental in the growth of the World Bank’s Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Program, as well as the establishment of its London hub. She was also part of the team that launched Global Parametrics in 2018, the company said.
In addition, White was instrumental in the development of the Catastrophe and Climate Analytics practice at Flood Re. She also led the Lloyds Banking Group weather team and was an exposure management executive at Lloyd’s of London.
Daniel Clarke, the director of the Centre for Disaster Protection, said that he is excited to work with White as they expand the Centre’s in-country work and build stronger partnerships.
“Emily’s expertise in organisational growth, finance and operations will be crucial as the Centre enters its next phase. Her work with Global Parametrics and Flood Re demonstrates her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in disaster risk finance,” Clarke commented.
“I am delighted to join the Centre in this transformational role,” White commented. “As we approach 2025, we have a unique opportunity to build on the Centre’s successes to date, to further strengthen delivery, and advance our bold, ambitious agenda. The Centre is well-positioned to expand its impact, and to meet the growing demand for effective, evidence-based approaches to managing the cost of disasters.”
The Centre for Disaster Protection is funded with UK aid through the UK government and is working to prevent disasters devastating lives by helping people, countries and organisations change how they plan and pay for disasters.