Michèle Horner

Michèle Horner is a seasoned professional in the insurance and business development sectors, currently serving as Country Manager and Head of Distribution for Beazley in France since September 2022. Prior experience includes the role of Key Account & Affinity Development Director at Add Value Assurances, where strategic innovation and digital transformation in the B2B insurance market were key focuses. Michèle held the position of Commercial & Marketing Director at GEA ASSURANCES, driving innovation and the development of specialist brokerage services. Michèle's entrepreneurial experience includes founding Apo for Naija, a startup geared towards financing charity missions. Previous roles encompass Commercial Director at B.V. Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer, where market expansion across Europe was achieved, and Managing Director for Christie & Co - France, which transformed the brand into a market leader. Educational accomplishments include an Executive Global MBA from ESSEC Business School and a Postgraduate diploma in Garden Design from Oxford Brookes University.