People

Mike joined Clear as Group CEO in January 2021, having previously worked for A-Plan, Capita and BGL Group. Before entering the insurance world, he spent 17 years in the military.

Phil has been with Clear since early 2022, bringing over two decades of insurance experience. He was previously at Simply Business where he progressed to MGA MD.

Tim joined Clear in 2020. He is a Chartered Accountant and previously worked as FD at Hastings Group. He has extensive experience in financial services and private equity.

Simon has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across major insurance businesses. Throughout his career, Simon has successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects, optimized operational processes, and fostered innovative and collaborative cultures. His proven track record includes driving operational excellence and strategic growth across various organizations in the insurance industry, and Simon brought his expertise to the Clear Group in March 2025.

Howard co-founded the business in 2001, with the intention of creating the sort of broker we’d all want to work with. These days, he’s focused on supporting the M&A team.

V has dedicated most of her career to the insurance industry. Since joining Clear in 2020, she’s developed a dynamic People and Culture strategy that continues evolves with the company's growth.

Christy joined the board as Group Sales and Marketing Director in October 2024. She drives the UK retail business, with more than two decades of experience in the financial sector.

Mandy leads our MGA business. She came to Clear in April 2024, following various roles at RSA. Mandy volunteers for the Stroke Association, mentors The Girls Network and chairs the CII’s Underwriting Community Board.

John spent most of his career on the insurer side before moving over to broking in 2019. He’s responsible for Schemes, Distribution and Market Management at Clear, and leads the Brokerbility network too.

Andreas has been CEO Europe and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Clear Management Europe GmbH since July 2023. Throughout his career, he’s held senior executive roles in the insurance industry.

Des has worked in the insurance industry for over 35 years. He became part of the Clear Board when MBC Insurance was acquired in April 2023: our first acquisition in the Irish Broker Market. Des has led MBC for more than 25 years and is looking to grow the Irish arm of Clear.

Stuart started his career in the claims sector before quickly developing into broking. Stuart and Dan first worked together in 2007, and in 2016, they founded Matrix Marine which then evolved into Lilley Plummer Risks in October 2019.

Dan joined the London market in 2007. He worked at Windsor Marine and Cambiaso Risso London before founding Lilley Plummer Risks with Stuart.

Oscar joined Clear in 2025 to lead our active M&A function, focused on growing the business in the UK and Continental European markets. He has previously worked in similar growth leadership roles for Miller and JLT, and as a Credit Insurance Broker for Marsh.

Sally-Ann has a background in financial services and technology. She has been Non-Executive Chair of the Clear Group since 2022. Alongside this, she also serves as a Non-Executive Director at IG Group, where she chairs the Sustainability Committee, and as a Non-Executive Director at Lowell Group, where she chairs the Risk and Sustainability Committee.

Mihir is Co-Head of UK Private Equity at Goldman Sachs, where he focuses on UK cross-sector and European financial services investments. With a background in private equity and financial services, he serves as a board member in the financial industry since 2019, contributing his expertise to various strategic initiatives. Mihir is passionate about investing in great ideas and great leaders and has been a Non-Executive Director at the Clear Group since the start of Goldman Sachs investment in 2022.

Michele is a Partner at Goldman Sachs, where he serves as Head of EMEA Financial Services and Southern Europe investing. Michele first joined Goldman Sachs in 1999 as an analyst in the Investment Banking Division in London, later rejoining in 2004 as an associate in the Merchant Banking Division. Michele has been a Non-Executive Director at the Clear Group since the start of Goldman Sachs investment in 2022. Alongside his role, is also a member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council and Bocconi University’s President Circle, alongside several other corporate boards.