Climate risk consultancy, South Pole, has appointed Dame Inga Beale as chair of its board.

The former CEO of Lloyd's will work with recently-appointed CEO Daniel Klier and the wider executive team to help steer the business towards it next phase of growth.

With a career spanning over four decades, Dame Inga has held senior leadership roles at General Electric, Zurich Insurance and Lloyd's of London, where she focused on strategy, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance, as well as delivering business transformation plans. She made history as the first female CEO of Lloyd's of London.

Dame Inga replaces Christoph Grobbel, following his 9 year tenure.

Daniel Klier, CEO of South Pole, said: “I'm delighted to welcome Dame Inga during this important period of transformation for our business. Her proven leadership and vision will be instrumental as we chart a course towards sustained growth and, in the long-term, innovate for impact. I am looking forward to working together as we strengthen South Pole's resilience and create positive outcomes for all our stakeholders."

Dame Inga Beale added: “I'm thrilled to be joining South Pole on this next stage of its journey as a global leader in climate action. Together with our dedicated executive team and board members, I am committed to helping South Pole deliver on its new strategic direction, fostering a renewed culture of resilience and growth and delivering positive and sustainable value for the business, our stakeholders and the planet."

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