Operations & Marketing
Joanne Russell
Chief Operations Officer
Joanne has spent over 20+ years in insurance, starting out in broker networks before moving into retail, underwriting and wholesale – and back to networks again! Previous roles include Brand Director at Gallagher, one of the world’s biggest brokerages, and Head of Group Marketing & Communications at Giles. A key part of Joanne's role is to help build the most exciting proposition for our members, to grow the network and to build the brand. She is involved in every aspect of the network operations from service development to key partner relationships.
Andy Allinson
Operations and Marketing Executive
Andy joined Cobra Network in April 2023 to work with the marketing &communications team. A key part of his role is supporting the digital communications channels as well as the wider delivery of the network's marketing activity. Andy has previously worked in marketing roles in the insurance industry, working in retail and network roles within Gallagher and Giles.
Sally Hawkes
Operations and Marketing Executive
Sally has been a graphic designer for over 20 years, having worked in a design agency for a large portion of that time where she enjoyed branding and corporate identity design. In recent years, Sally has enjoyed working in an in-house role at Q-Underwriting, supporting a wider Marketing team in driving business goals. Having previously worked on some branding and event projects for Cobra Network, Sally was excited to join Cobra Network to help develop the brand, building further awareness across a range of marketing communications.
Philippa Styles
Operations and Marketing Executive
A key part of Philippa's role is implementing the marketing and communications activity. This includes delivery of marketing materials and collateral, internal and external communications, content creation, brand awareness and lead generation campaigns as well as new product/service developments and new partner launches. Philippa is an integral member of the marketing & comms team which is responsible for the management of the core communications channels.
Melissa Archer
Operations and Marketing Executive
Melissa is an integral part of the marketing & comms team, doing aa job share role with Philippa. A key part of her role is working with our key partners to support delivery of the agreed marketing plans, communications and campaigns, as well delivering the network' s own marketing plans. Melissa is responsible for content across all our communications channels including Connect our member intranet, InTouch our member newsletter and our online forums and blogs, to name a few.
Vicki Brewin
Vicki has a wealth of network and insurance experience having spent over 30 years in the insurance business including Commercial underwriting and Team Leader roles with both RSA and Ageas. Prior to joining Cobra Network she was Operations Manager at Purple Networks. Vicki is responsible for member onboarding, supporting agency applications and delivery of membership events.
Kerry Pollitt
Executive Assistant
Kerry joined Cobra Network at the start of 2022, as Executive Assistant to Andy Tedstone, CEO - and Jennie Burton - PIB Group Market Management Director. Kerry has a wide range of skills used in previous roles, including Office Management, Personal Assistant, Customer Service, Events Management and Project Management. These have been gained in a number of sectors including hotels, design and build, brand experience, utilities and the third sector.
Jennifer Perry
Jenny started working in financial services in 1994, initially for Iron Trades before moving into broking. She obtained her ACII and became a chartered insurance broker. In 2008, she joined Cobra Network as a compliance consultant. Having worked as a broker she understands our members and can show them that, rather than being a stumbling block, compliance is a way to enhance their firm’s professionalism.
Lisa Smith
Compliance Consultant
Lisa started working in insurance broking in 1988 and has undertaken various sales roles before settling into a compliance role. Lisa looks after the Cobra Network brokers in the South region. Lisa is passionate about all aspects of compliance and look forward to sharing that passion within the network.
Kerry Eves
Project Manager
Kerry has spent over 40 years in the insurance sector, initially starting with Commercial Union in the early 80’s. The majority of her career has been spent in business development roles and indeed Kerry was a Strategic Account Manager for Cobra Network. Kerry has now returned to Cobra in a new operational role as Project Manager and will help to deliver various new innovations to the Network both internally to the team and externally to our members.
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