Purdy to Lead Lockton's Government Contracting Practice
Leading Risk Manager Joins Washington, DC Operation
Leading Risk Manager Joins Washington, DC Operation
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading expert in risk management for government contractors is joining Lockton's Washington, DC operation. Jeff Purdy has been named leader of the Government Contracting Practice there, effective March 1. Lockton is the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker.
Purdy will help government contractors identify and reduce key risks, develop risk management strategies, structure insurance and risk finance programs, and lead client engagements.
Purdy is a leading figure in the risk management community with more than 25 years in corporate risk management and insurance, primarily working with government contractors. He has also had significant involvement in more than 50 US and global acquisitions.
"Jeff Purdy is a widely respected risk professional who understands first-hand the challenging risks that government contractors face," said Bob Connolly, President of Lockton's Washington, DC operations. "We know that our clients will embrace his practical approach and will benefit from his experience to make their own businesses better."
Most recently Purdy was Director of Risk Management at Computer Sciences Corporation, a Fortune 250 firm. He was deeply involved with CSC's transformation and the spinoff of its NPS business and merger with SRA International. He served 10 years at BAE Systems, Inc. and three years at COMSAT Corporation as Director, Risk Management and Investments for both firms. He started his risk management career with Willis as an outsourced risk manager for one of the nation's largest commercial construction firms in Bethesda, MD.
Purdy is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree in political science and The George Washington University with a master's degree in accountancy. He passed the CPA exam in 1986.
Purdy will be based in Lockton's Washington, DC office at 1801 K Street, NW. He can be contacted at +1 202 414 2400.
About Lockton
More than 5,600 professionals at Lockton provide 48,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, employee benefits consulting, and retirement services that improve their businesses. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, Lockton has attracted entrepreneurial professionals who have driven its growth to become the largest privately held, independent insurance broker in the world and 10th largest overall. For seven consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance." To see the latest insights from Lockton's experts, check Lockton Market Update
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