Karen Miller appointed as next Dental Protection CEO
NewsPosted by: Dental Design 15th December 2023
Medical Protection Society (MPS) – of which Dental Protection is part – has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Karen – MPS’s first female CEO – will join MPS in February 2024, taking over from Simon Kayll who will retire at the end of 2023 having been at MPS for 30 years, 12 years as CEO.
She brings extensive experience from the insurance industry, including 5 years as CEO of ABSA General Insurance in South Africa, and most recently, as Chief Operations Officer (Insurance) at Saga in the UK.
Karen commented: “It is an honour to be leading such a respected international organisation where members are central, and there is a shared commitment to delivering a service which reflects the professionalism and integrity that MPS is renowned for.
“MPS has a long-standing history, and I am committed to continuing to build a sustainable future as the organisation best placed to meet the ever-changing needs of members around the world.
“Every dental professional needs a defence organisation that will fight their corner when they need it most and provide a reliable, quality service that protects them, their careers and their financial security long into the future.”
Ian Eardley, Chair of MPS Council, added: “We are proud and excited to welcome Karen to MPS. She brings a wealth of leadership experience and skills that align perfectly with MPS’s goals and values.
“Her extensive experience of leading in global insurance businesses, while providing the highest quality customer service, speaks volumes about her capabilities and we are confident she will ensure we continue to place members around the world at the heart of all we do.
“Karen’s appointment also marks a significant milestone for MPS, with her becoming our first female CEO. We are committed to fostering a fully inclusive and represented workplace, and Karen’s appointment is an important development in realising this vision.”
