Everest Re Group Ltd has appointed global financial services veteran Hazel McNeilage as an independent, non-executive member of its board of directors.

“Hazel’s extensive global business experience and exceptional leadership acumen make her a valuable addition to Everest’s board,” said Juan C, Andrade, Everest president and chief executive.

“Hazel brings a diverse, global perspective from decades of experience leading corporate growth and transformation strategies spanning five continents. I look forward to working closely with Hazel as we continue to generate positive momentum for the company and our shareholders.”

The company said Ms McNeilage’s four-decade-long career is built on deep global financial services experience with specialisation in investment management, distribution, business and technology transformation, international regulation and governance.

Serving in various executive leadership roles, she led expansion and restructuring strategies for multiple leading financial institutions across the United States, Europe, Australia, South Africa, and Asia.

Most recently, she was Head of EMEA for Northern Trust’s Asset Management business and served as a member of the company’s global and international management teams

Ms McNeilage currently serves on the board of Reinsurance Group of America and Scholarship America as well as the advisory board of 9th Gear Technologies.