Kelly Lyles

Appointed to the Howden Board in 2021, Kelly brings over 35 years’ industry experience and a strong global perspective. She began her career with AIG in New York before moving to London and Paris, where she held multiple leadership roles with responsibility across EMEA. She later joined XL Catlin as a member of the group leadership team, overseeing the insurer’s global operations. She continued in this role following XL’s merger with AXA.