Lloyd’s has appointed Rebekah Clement in the new role of corporate affairs director.

The organisation said Ms Clement will report to Lloyd’s chief executive John Neal and will “bring together Lloyd’s capability and resource across government policy and affairs, external stakeholder engagement, corporate communications and media, and thought leadership with the establishment of a new corporate affairs function”.

It added: “This new function will be focused on delivering enhanced stakeholder engagement and solutions that demonstrate Lloyd’s value proposition and purpose, including on matters of strategic importance such as culture, climate and cross-sector initiatives.”

Lloyd’s said Ms Clement has more than 20 years’ corporate affairs experience across government policy, brand reputation, media and communications.

She has held senior roles across the public and private sectors, including in New Zealand’s Department of Prime Minister Cabinet, and most recently in establishing and leading Lloyd’s sustainability framework and initiatives, the organisation said.

Ms Clement is a member of Lloyd’s ESG Committee of Council.

Lloyd’s said she “will continue to drive the priorities and focus of cross-sector initiatives, including the Sustainable Markets Initiative Insurance Task Force”.

Mr Neal said: “Our new corporate affairs team will help Lloyd’s build stronger relationships with all our stakeholders so we can provide more effective leadership on the issues that matter, from climate transition to the digital revolution.

“Rebekah’s experience and her team's deep expertise will help sharpen our voice as we continue driving our market's performance, digitalisation, purpose and culture goals.”

Jo Scott, who has led Lloyd’s marketing and communications function since 2016, is to head up the Lloyd’s of London Foundation.