Sedgwick has named Simon Kay as chief executive officer and Kimberley Daley as chief operating officer to lead its Australian business, the global loss adjuster announced on Wednesday.
Kay returned to Sedgwick’s Australian team in November 2025 as chief operating officer, having been acting COO for Australia in 2023. In between those two stints, Kay worked as director of executive services, UK & international, and supported Sedgwick’s operations in the Asian market. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the loss adjusting industry to his new leadership role.
Speaking on his appointment, Paul White, Sedgwick CEO of international, said Kay is a “dynamic and action‑oriented leader” with a “deep understanding of our business and a passion for driving growth and operational excellence.”
Meanwhile, Daley has been with Sedgwick for 14 years. She most recently served as executive general manager of professional services, a role she had held since 2021. Prior to that, she was head of forensic accounting services.
Daley brings a “rare combination of operational insight and financial acumen to the business,” according to White, adding that her long‑standing experience with Sedgwick and understanding of complex claims and client needs will be “instrumental as we continue to grow and evolve the business.”
Following the latest appointments, Phil van Zyl, who had served as interim CEO for Sedgwick’s Australian business for the past five months, will return to lead Sedgwick’s New Zealand business.
