Miller, the independent specialist (re)insurance broker, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth McGonagle (Kobes) as Head of Power, Asia Pacific. Elizabeth will be based in Singapore and report into Matthew Hooker, Head of Energy & Marine for the Asia Pacific region. She joins in January 2025.
Elizabeth brings over a decade of experience in the sector, most recently as Regional Director for Howden Singapore, where she led their power client service and broking capabilities. Prior to this, she spent seven years at Wills Towers Watson, latterly as Division Director for natural resources, power and renewables in Asia.
Elizabeth’s appointment marks the next step of Miller’s continued growth in the power sector and aligns with the firm’s wider strategy to grow its Energy, Power and Construction capabilities in the Asia Pacific region, bringing differentiated solutions to a historically underserved area of the market.
Matthew Hooker, Head of Energy & Marine - Asia Pacific, at Miller, commented: “We are seeing strong demand for the specialist expertise that we have built in Asia, and I am delighted to enhance this with Liz’s experience and passion. As a leading figure in the Asia power market, her decision to join us is testament to the team we are growing and further strengthens our ability to offer clients tailored solutions.
“The Asia power industry presents strong growth opportunities in the coming years, particularly as the economy transitions from conventional fuels to low carbon and carbon free energy generation; something that Liz is extremely well-placed to help clients navigate”
Elizabeth Kobes, added: “I’m excited to take on the role of Head of Power at Miller, bringing my expertise to an already exceptional team. The Asia Pacific region presents immense opportunities for growth and innovation, and with Miller’s strong reputation and growing momentum, I look forward to building on this success and helping clients confidently navigate these challenges and opportunities”
Elizabeth’s appointment marks the next step of Miller’s continued growth in the power sector and aligns with the firm’s wider strategy to grow its Energy, Power and Construction capabilities in the Asia Pacific region, bringing differentiated solutions to a historically underserved area of the market.
Matthew Hooker, Head of Energy & Marine - Asia Pacific, at Miller, commented: “We are seeing strong demand for the specialist expertise that we have built in Asia, and I am delighted to enhance this with Liz’s experience and passion. As a leading figure in the Asia power market, her decision to join us is testament to the team we are growing and further strengthens our ability to offer clients tailored solutions.
“The Asia power industry presents strong growth opportunities in the coming years, particularly as the economy transitions from conventional fuels to low carbon and carbon free energy generation; something that Liz is extremely well-placed to help clients navigate”
Elizabeth Kobes, added: “I’m excited to take on the role of Head of Power at Miller, bringing my expertise to an already exceptional team. The Asia Pacific region presents immense opportunities for growth and innovation, and with Miller’s strong reputation and growing momentum, I look forward to building on this success and helping clients confidently navigate these challenges and opportunities”