Cowbell appoints new CCO

Cowbell, a provider of adaptive cyber and specialty insurance solutions for global small and mid‑market organisations, has announced the appointment of Simon Hughes (pictured) as chief commercial officer. Hughes, who previously served as SVP, Global Distribution & GM, UK, will oversee Cowbell’s global commercial strategy, including distribution, partnerships, international expansion, and market development.

Since joining Cowbell to launch and lead the company’s UK operations, Hughes has played a pivotal role in expanding Cowbell’s international footprint and strengthening its distribution ecosystem the company said. His appointment comes as Cowbell advances the next cycle of its organisational journey, focused on sustained growth, operational profitability, and continued global expansion.

“Simon has been instrumental in shaping Cowbell’s international presence and elevating our commercial capabilities,” said Trent Cooksley, co‑founder & chief operating officer, Cowbell. “As we enter this next phase of growth, his leadership across distribution, partnerships, and global market strategy will be critical to scaling responsibly while deepening our value to brokers and policyholders worldwide.”

“Cowbell’s growth over the past several years, from launching new markets to broadening our product and services portfolio, has been extraordinary. Leading the UK launch has been a career highlight, and I’m proud of the impact our team has made across the organisation,” said Hughes. “As we move into this next cycle, I’m eager to help drive our global commercial strategy and continue building a platform that delivers protection with clarity, confidence, and scale.”

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