Richard MacKillican

Richard Mackillican is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as a spokesperson for Aegon since May 2023. Prior to this role, Richard acted as a spokesperson for Insurance Europe from June 2014 to April 2023, providing strategic communications support across the organization. Richard's previous experience includes working as a Policy Adviser for Communications & PR and Communications Director at Willis Re from February 2013 to May 2014, where responsibilities included planning and executing internal and external communications. Richard also held positions as Deputy Editor at Newton Media Ltd from November 2010 to February 2013 and as Assistant Editor at Cognitive Publishing from October 2008 to October 2010, focusing on sourcing and writing features and news. Richard holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Chester and has completed various professional courses, including Crisis Communication Planning at Cornell University and crisis communications training at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.