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Cynozure Adds FS Sector Leader to Advisory Board

January 20 2026

In London, data and analytics consultancy Cynozure Group has appointed insurance and financial services veteran David Germain to its Advisory Board.

David GermainGermain brings thirty years of experience as a CIO, CTO and COO leading large-scale technology, data and operational transformation. He has held senior leadership roles at organisations including QBE, RSA, RBS, Deutsche Bank, Close Brothers and GE Capital. Having switched to a portfolio career a year ago, he is currently an NED at Investec plc, Weatherbys Bank / Arkle Finance, an External Member of the University of Cambridge Audit Committee, and a Trustee of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, as well as a Patron for the Sickle Cell Society. Among a number of awards, he was selected as Insurance CIO of the Year in the UK by C-Suite magazine in 2024.

Cynozure founder and CEO Jason Foster comments: 'David brings incredible experience across many of our core clients' industries, alongside a values-led approach that aligns really well with Cynozure's purpose. His insight into leadership, technology transformation and inclusive culture will be hugely valuable as we continue to scale our impact for clients.'

The firm, whose other advisors include former Travis Perkins manager Rose Attridge and former Manchester United Chief Communications Officer and Formula 1 CMO Ellie Norman, is online at www.cynozure.com .

All articles 2006-23 written and edited by Mel Crowther and/or Nick Thomas, 2024- by Nick Thomas, unless otherwise stated.

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