Capco Appoints Three New Partners to Drive Expansion of US Insurance Practice
NEW YORK, October 17, 2024 – Capco, the global management and technology consultancy, has appointed three new Partners to accelerate the company’s growth in the US insurance market. Collectively, this Partner team covers all insurance lines of business and brings a complementary set of industry, technology and consulting expertise to address the critical issues facing insurers.
Laurie Winters is an expert in guiding Insurance clients through complex transformations, from strategy through to implementation. She also has experience in aligning business, technology and third-party stakeholders to drive exceptional business results. Prior to joining Capco, Laurie held multiple leadership roles at PwC, IBM and Cognizant, where she led the significant expansion of their respective insurance consulting businesses. Laurie holds a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and is based in Missoula, MT.
Paul Tiede has extensive expertise spanning insurers, management consultancies, and insurtechs, and he has held senior roles at Securian, PwC, IBM, DXC and Verisk. A licensed and appointed life insurance agent, he understands firsthand the unique challenges facing insurers. Paul holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Bachelors from the University of Minnesota. He is based in Maple Grove, MN.
Shannon Worsham has a background in underwriting, distribution and technology honed at QBE Insurance, and consulting expertise refined in insurance consulting leadership roles at Cognizant and Genpact. She has a deep understanding of clients’ perspectives, defining innovative solutions and ensuring successful implementation while delivering exceptional business value. Shannon earned an MBA from Trinity College, Dublin and a Bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan. She is based in Ann Arbor, MI.
Owen Priestley, Partner and US Head of Insurance at Capco, said: “Laurie, Paul and Shannon bring a broad range of specialties and deep experience across all lines of business within the insurance industry. Their expertise and networks of industry contacts are the accelerator that Capco needs as we scale up our insurance footprint in the US. I am delighted to welcome them to the Insurance leadership team.”
Matt Hutchins, Partner and Global Insurance Lead, said: “The insurance industry has made huge strides in driving digital transformation, data enablement, tech modernization and developing its propositions to customers, but there is still plenty of opportunity for further enhancements. With their track records delivering successful transformation, Laurie, Paul and Shannon are ideally positioned to help our clients navigate new opportunities.”
About Capco Capco, a Wipro company, is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in driving transformation in the financial services and energy industries. Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting-edge ingenuity is brought to life through its award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent. To learn more, visit www.capco.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
