Kelly Ogley

Kelly Ogley is the Chief Executive Officer of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial, which was formerly known as A-Plan Insurance before rebranding to Howden in October 2023.13 Here are some key details about her career and role:

Professional Background

Kelly Ogley has worked in the insurance broking industry for nearly 34 years, spending 13 of those years as a board member.2 Her career journey includes:

• Started at Swinton Insurance at age 16, initially as a summer job but fell in love with the industry1
• Held various positions at Swinton, working her way up from broking to management roles1
• Joined A-Plan (now Howden) in 2016 as a Senior Consultant1
• Became Chief Operating Officer in 20181
• Appointed CEO of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial in 20211

Leadership at Howden

As CEO, Kelly Ogley has been instrumental in:

• Overseeing A-Plan's transition to the Howden brand in 20233
• Implementing a growth strategy focused on organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and expanding commercial and specialized coverages4
• Maintaining a strong focus on local community presence and client care3

Industry Advocacy

Kelly Ogley is passionate about:

• Improving representation for women, minorities, and young people in the insurance sector2
• Promoting work-life balance and self-belief to increase female representation in c-suite positions5
• Emphasizing the importance of technology in scaling the business and improving relationships with insurers4

Kelly Ogley's LinkedIn username is kelly-ogley-135a99107, as mentioned in the query.