Centre for Disaster Protection appoints Emily White as Chief Finance and Operations Officer

The Centre for Disaster Protection (the Centre), an organisation dedicated to helping countries and humanitarian agencies better prepare for and respond to natural disasters, has appointed Emily White as its Chief Finance and Operations Officer.

This newly created role aims to position the Centre for its next phase of growth, enhancing its delivery capabilities to address the growing momentum in the global disaster protection agenda.

Daniel Clarke, Director of the Centre for Disaster Protection, expressed enthusiasm for White’s appointment, stating, “Emily’s expertise in organisational growth, finance, and operations will be crucial as the Centre enters its next phase. Her work with Global Parametrics and Flood Re demonstrates her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in disaster risk finance.

“I am excited to work alongside Emily, as we expand the Centre’s in-country work and build stronger partnerships—all while staying true to our mission and values.”

White brings two decades of experience in disaster risk financing, spanning re/insurance, insurance-linked securities, and international development.

She has been a part of the World Bank Pacific Catastrophe Insurance Pilot for Pacific Island governments, Global Parametrics and VIsionFund’s ARDIS scheme for microfinance institutions, and the first parametric flood catastrophe bond for the UK.

White joins the Centre from Flood Re, where she most recently served as Head of Catastrophe and Climate Analytics. Prior to that, she was Senior Manager of Weather Modelling at Lloyds Banking Group. Earlier in her career, she held key roles at The World Bank, Global Parametrics, Lloyd’s of London, and RMS.

Commenting on her new role, White said: “I am delighted to join the Centre in this transformational role. As we approach 2025, we have a unique opportunity to build on the Centre’s successes to date, to further strengthen delivery, and advance our bold, ambitious agenda. The Centre is well-positioned to expand its impact, and to meet the growing demand for effective, evidence-based approaches to managing the cost of disasters.”

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