Gilles Normand is to become the chief executive of Swinton Insurance, parent of specialist motorcycle broker Swinton Bikes. Subject to regulatory approval, he will replace current boss Christophe Bardet in January 2015.
Normand is moving to Swinton from the UK holding arm of its French owner Mutuelle Du Mans Assurances (MMA), where at present he is chief executive. Bardet is returning to France to head up yet another MMA company, Fidelia Assistance.
Commenting on his appointment, Normand said: “I will be joining Swinton at a very significant time in its history. From my role at at MMA Holdings, I have observed the excellent work the company does, combining expertise and value while really understanding what makes the customers tick.”