UKGI Group, the parent company of Chartered Insurance Broker Adler Fairways, has welcomed two new additions to its leadership team. The appointments of Millie Smith as UKGI Group Development Director and Kelly Finney-Hughes as Head of Operations, mark a significant step in the Group’s commitment to strategic growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Millie Smith as Group Development Director, brings a wealth of experience from the insurance and financial services sectors. She joins UKGI Group to lead business development and drive strategic transformation across the organisation. Her impressive insurance career includes Partners& – where she served as Marketing Manager, and most recently Macbeth Insurance Brokers, as Marketing Director.
Millie has a proven track record in board-level strategic influence, transformational leadership, and change management, making her ideally placed to support and steer UKGI Group’s ambitious growth plans. Her focus will include enhancing customer engagement, identifying growth opportunities, and driving cross-functional collaboration across the Group.
“I’m excited to join a forward-thinking business like UKGI Group. The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing group of insurance businesses is an inspiring challenge, and I look forward to building on the great work already being done,” said Millie.
Kelly Finney-Hughes as Head of Operations, has more than 25 years’ experience leading high-performing teams across global markets. Kelly has held senior Operations and Business Development positions at The Bradford Exchange, Connect Insurance Brokers, and Ageas, where she was instrumental in driving global strategy transformations and operational efficiencies.
Kelly’s leadership knowledge and her ability to deliver seamless customer experiences make her a valuable addition to UKGI’s leadership team. Her appointment aligns with the Group’s mission to strengthen operational capabilities while maintaining client-centric excellence.
Anthony Adler, UKGI Group Chief Executive welcomed the new team members: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Millie and Kelly to the UKGI Group leadership team. Their combined depth of knowledge, strategic insight, and proven leadership experience will be instrumental as we continue to grow and evolve. Millie’s strength in development and transformational leadership, alongside Kelly’s operational expertise across global markets, brings a powerful dynamic to our organisation. Together, they will help shape the future of UKGI Group as we continue to invest in our people, our clients, and our long-term vision for sustainable success.”
