Hitesh Patel to succeed Paul Meader as Chair of Canopius Managing Agents

Hitesh Patel has been appointed as the new Chair of Canopius Managing Agents (CMA), by Canopius Group, a global specialty and property and casualty (P&C) re/insurer, effective April 1st, 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

Patel takes over from Paul Meader, who made significant contributions to the company, having served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Canopius Group Limited (CGL) and Chair of CMA.

Until 2012, Meader was Head of Portfolio Management at Canaccord Genuity, prior to which he served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Corazon Capital.

Patel brings a wealth of Board experience to his new role. He currently serves on the Board of Enstar Group Limited, and as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of Capital Home Loans, Landmark Mortgages, and Augusta Ventures.

He previously served as a Non-Executive Director for both Aviva Life and Aviva UK.

Patel spent much of his career at KPMG, serving most recently as the firm’s Insurance Lead Partner.

Canopius has also confirmed that Patel will additionally serve as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of CGL.

Simultaneously, Canopius has announced that Giorgia Rodigari, Senior Managing Director of Centerbridge Partners, has joined the CGL board as a representative of Canopius’ majority shareholder, further strengthening the business’ governance and strategic oversight.

Andy Haste, Chair of Canopius Group, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Hitesh to both CMA and CGL Boards. His extensive background in the Insurance industry, financial markets, investment management as well as his past roles at prominent institutions, position him perfectly to lead Canopius Managing Agents into the future.

“I’d also like to take the opportunity to thank Paul for serving on Canopius’ Boards for so many years. His expertise and leadership have been invaluable, and we extend our deepest gratitude for his years of dedicated service.”

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