Alps has announced the appointment of Michelle O’Reilly as managing director.

O’Reilly qualified as a solicitor in 2010, and has served as operations director for the MGA for the last 10 years.

O'Reilly said: "Alps has a 25-year heritage and outstanding reputation for ‘doing the right thing’ in a market that has been plagued by bad apples.  We’ve played the long game, stood by our values and now we’re reaping the benefits of that commitment. Our next phase of growth will see us double in size and we have a clear strategic path for achieving those aims through both organic growth and complementary M&A deals.”

Julian Tomlinson, chairman of Alps, added: "Michelle’s dedication, expertise, and leadership qualities make her the ideal candidate to lead Alps into the future. From the moment Michelle joined us it was clear that she had huge potential and was a rising star. We spotted and nurtured that potential. She has achieved so much in the last decade as operations director and we're thrilled to see her ascend to the role of managing director, where she'll undoubtedly excel."

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