Dame Clara Furse DBE appointed Senior Independent Director and Deputy Chair of the Council of Lloyd's

Lloyd’s has announced the appointment of Dame Clara Furse as Senior Independent Director and member of the Council of Lloyd’s, effective from 1 September 2026.  

Dame Clara Furse served as Group Chief Executive of the London Stock Exchange from 2001 to 2009, leading significant modernisation and transformation. She has since held a number of senior non-executive roles, including serving as Chair of HSBC UK until April 2026 and is the current Chair of the Remuneration and Human Resources Committee at Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. She also brings macroprudential and regulatory experience from her period as an external member of the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee. 

Dame Clara succeeds Fiona Luck, who has made a significant contribution as a Non Executive Director of Lloyd’s over the past nine years in her roles as Council member, Remuneration Committee Chair, Senior Independent Director and Deputy Chair. As part of the planned transition, Fiona will continue as Senior Independent Director until September and will remain a member of Lloyd’s Council and Deputy Chair until the conclusion of her term in February 2027. 

“I am delighted that Dame Clara has agreed to join the Council as our next Senior Independent Director. She brings exceptional leadership and governance experience from across global financial markets, alongside a deep understanding of complex, regulated environments. Her judgement, independence and external credibility will be a great asset to Lloyd’s as we continue to deliver on our strategic priorities. I would also like to thank Fiona Luck for her significant contribution in the role and for the support she will provide to ensure a smooth transition ahead of September.”

Sir Charles Roxburgh, Chair of Lloyd’s