Global insurance broker Lockton has appointed former Irish rugby international Gordon D’Arcy for a newly-created role in its transactional risks division.
Based in its Dublin office, the retired former Leinster player will be responsible for deal origination focusing on merger and acquisition transactions in the UK and Ireland as business development executive with the company.
Lockton Ireland, which has been active in the market since 1982 as a general insurance broker, said Mr D’Arcy brings “a wealth of experience” to the newly created role, having cofounded digital health firm Kids Speech Labs in 2020, a company focused on children’s access to speech and language therapy.
Mr D’Arcy has served in other business development roles, including as commercial director at Brightwater Recruitment and in senior positions at wealth management firm Investec.
“Naturally, we are delighted to welcome Gordon to the team,” said Lockton Ireland chief executive Niall O’Callaghan in a statement.
“He is an Irish sporting icon who has experienced incredible success both on and off the pitch, due in no small part to his phenomenal work ethic.
“His sporting achievements combined with his clear business acumen, and his wide network of contacts, will add a fresh perspective to Lockton’s operations, and will undoubtedly strengthen our offer for new and existing clients.”
Mr D’Arcy said he was “thrilled” to join the company. “Lockton is a business I have long admired, it has a genuine focus on people and empowering its people to succeed,” he said.
