Ironshore Inc. has appointed Paul Giordano as executive vice-president, general counsel and secretary of the Bermuda-based specialty commercial property and casualty company. He will be based in the New York office.

Mr. Giordano most recently served as president and CEO of Syncora Holdings Ltd., where he led the $800 million initial public offering and secondary offering in the company's spin-off from XL Capital, Ltd. in 2006. His tenure with XL Capital included leadership positions as executive vice-president and chief executive of financial products, and president of financial solutions operations from 2004 to 2006. He joined XL Capital as senior vice-president and general counsel in 1997.

"We are pleased and delighted that Paul is joining the Ironshore team in this newly-created position to provide strategic guidance and proven management acumen in advising Ironshore across all of its platforms," said Kevin Kelley, CEO of Ironshore. "Paul will be a motivating driver as Ironshore proceeds in continuing to build upon its growth strategy."

Mr. Giordano's career includes extensive board service and in serving as a public company director. He currently serves on the board of directors for Primus Guaranty Ltd., and is a senior advisor for the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation. Previously, he held a board position with Sovereign Risk Insurance.