Two consultancy firms, BIP and Thoughtworks, have announced senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening their presence in the UK insurance and financial services sectors. These moves reflect ongoing industry demand for digital transformation and operational resilience amid evolving market conditions.
BIP Appoints Lisa Orme as UK Insurance Practice Head
BIP has appointed Lisa Orme as partner and head of its insurance practice in the UK. Orme brings over 20 years of industry experience and will be responsible for expanding the practice’s client portfolio, developing new service offerings, and adapting BIP’s global capabilities for the UK market. Her expertise covers operational resilience, cost optimisation, regulatory compliance, and strategic transformation. BIP described Orme’s appointment as a key step in localizing the firm’s global strengths to address the UK insurance market’s specific challenges.
Orme’s previous roles include senior positions at Capgemini and DXC Technology, where she supported insurers across General Insurance, Life & Wealth, and the London Market. Commenting on her appointment, Orme said her focus will be on helping clients move beyond traditional risk transfer approaches to embrace operational resilience, customer trust, and sustainable growth, supported by data and artificial intelligence.
Thoughtworks Names Rav Hayer as Head of BFSI Europe
Thoughtworks has appointed Rav Hayer as managing director for the UK & Ireland and head of banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) for Europe. In these roles, Hayer will oversee strategic growth and operations across the UK and Ireland and expand the company’s influence in the European financial services sector. Hayer joins from Alvarez & Marsal, where he led digital transformation projects for financial services clients across Europe.
Hayer has more than 25 years of experience in financial services technology, business strategy, and large-scale transformations. Kaushik Sarkar, regional managing director for Europe, Middle East, and India at Thoughtworks, said Hayer’s combination of leadership skills and sector experience will support the company’s growth and strengthen its financial services practice. As head of BFSI Europe, Hayer will guide financial institutions through digital transformation initiatives involving AI, cloud computing, and data analytics.
The appointments at BIP and Thoughtworks come as the industry continues to evolve, with a growing focus on digital transformation, operational resilience, and sustainable growth. Both firms are positioning themselves to support clients through these changes, leveraging their expertise and global capabilities to address the specific needs of the UK and European insurance markets.
