Our Team


Ehilyn Rincon
Global Administrative Assistant
I manage the Global ISC Diary and I ensure smooth office running and employee happiness.

Anthony John
Working Group Coordinator
I provide our 6 chairs and 100+ volunteers with a vital resource to ensure we can deliver on some of the great initiatives they have planned.

BARBARA SCHÖNHOFER MBE
FOUNDER & CHAIR
Executive Chair Global of ISC Group, Co-Chair GAIN (Group for Autism Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity), Board level Career Coach. Barbara’s career in the financial services covers 4 decades equally operating in the industry as a business leader and as a consultant to the insurance sector as an executive search consultant. Passionate about better gender equity and a more inclusive work life environment for everybody in the sector she serves, Barbara has always championed sustainable culture change. A free thinker, enabler and change agent Barbara set out 45 years ago to better understand the complexities of what culture change takes in a sector that is complacent. She experienced it during 18 years in retail financial services as a business thought leader and innovator. In her extensive years operating in executive search for the international insurance markets, Barbara challenged normal practices and spotted the need, over a decade ago, to bring together women leaders in the London Market to network and in so doing over time created an international community of women in insurance. More recently and in direct response to the pandemic, opening the network to aspiring female leaders, and all women operating in the industry. Today, Barbara’s focus is on expanding the influence of ISC-Group as the female business networking platform for women in insurance globally. Barbara’s mantra is to gather community to give each other the fortitude, courage, and insight to influence and realise opportunities as they are presented rather than wait to be invited. Alongside ISC-Group, Barbara offers board level career advancement and transition advice to senior executives. Barbara is a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers where she co-founder iWIN (Independent Women Insurance Network). Barbara is also a board member of Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) as part of the Alzheimer Society.


BARBARA SCHÖNHOFER MBE
FOUNDER & CHAIR
Executive Chair Global of ISC Group, Co-Chair GAIN (Group for Autism Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity), Board level Career Coach. Barbara’s career in the financial services covers 4 decades equally operating in the industry as a business leader and as a consultant to the insurance sector as an executive search consultant. Passionate about better gender equity and a more inclusive work life environment for everybody in the sector she serves, Barbara has always championed sustainable culture change. A free thinker, enabler and change agent Barbara set out 45 years ago to better understand the complexities of what culture change takes in a sector that is complacent. She experienced it during 18 years in retail financial services as a business thought leader and innovator. In her extensive years operating in executive search for the international insurance markets, Barbara challenged normal practices and spotted the need, over a decade ago, to bring together women leaders in the London Market to network and in so doing over time created an international community of women in insurance. More recently and in direct response to the pandemic, opening the network to aspiring female leaders, and all women operating in the industry. Today, Barbara’s focus is on expanding the influence of ISC-Group as the female business networking platform for women in insurance globally. Barbara’s mantra is to gather community to give each other the fortitude, courage, and insight to influence and realise opportunities as they are presented rather than wait to be invited. Alongside ISC-Group, Barbara offers board level career advancement and transition advice to senior executives. Barbara is a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers where she co-founder iWIN (Independent Women Insurance Network). Barbara is also a board member of Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) as part of the Alzheimer Society.
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LARA PEDLEY
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Lara joined the insurance sector in 2016 and now works as the Global Managing Director for ISC Group. Lara manages ISC Group and advises on development and strategy globally. Prior to joining the insurance industry, Lara worked in the business development and marketing team for a start up in the Property sector. Lara is passionate about culture change and the impact it can bring to organisations. Lara holds a BSc (Hons) Geographical Sciences from The University of Bristol.

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LARA PEDLEY
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Lara joined the insurance sector in 2016 and now works as the Global Managing Director for ISC Group. Lara manages ISC Group and advises on development and strategy globally. Prior to joining the insurance industry, Lara worked in the business development and marketing team for a start up in the Property sector. Lara is passionate about culture change and the impact it can bring to organisations. Lara holds a BSc (Hons) Geographical Sciences from The University of Bristol.

Genevieve Stow
HEAD OF SPONSORSHIP
Genevieve joined ISC Group in 2019 and has a background in marketing and event production. Genevieve puts together the online programming schedule for the General Membership as well as managing sponsorship and client relations. As she originated from outside the Insurance industry, Genevieve is keen to encourage cross-industry collaboration to effect culture change. Genevieve has a BA (Hons) in French and Spanish from the University of Bristol.


Genevieve Stow
HEAD OF SPONSORSHIP
Genevieve joined ISC Group in 2019 and has a background in marketing and event production. Genevieve puts together the online programming schedule for the General Membership as well as managing sponsorship and client relations. As she originated from outside the Insurance industry, Genevieve is keen to encourage cross-industry collaboration to effect culture change. Genevieve has a BA (Hons) in French and Spanish from the University of Bristol.
ANMOL KOTHARI
Global Membership Coordinator
Anmol joined ISC Group in 2020 and is responsible for our global events and facilitating the development of ISC in new regions. She has a Masters in Security Studies and Global Politics and is keen to help encourage the career development and empowerment of women from various countries.

ANMOL KOTHARI
Global Membership Coordinator
Anmol joined ISC Group in 2020 and is responsible for our global events and facilitating the development of ISC in new regions. She has a Masters in Security Studies and Global Politics and is keen to help encourage the career development and empowerment of women from various countries.

EVIE KENNEDY
PR & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Evie has joined the ISC Group as our PR and Communications Manager and is the go to for all public relations and targeted media campaigns. Through strategic comms and ongoing media relations, Evie is also helping to promote ISC Group’s memberships, offerings and news in key industry publications. Evie holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism from the University of Chester and is a PR Consultant focusing on brand strategy, creating content and organic brand partnerships.


EVIE KENNEDY
PR & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Evie has joined the ISC Group as our PR and Communications Manager and is the go to for all public relations and targeted media campaigns. Through strategic comms and ongoing media relations, Evie is also helping to promote ISC Group’s memberships, offerings and news in key industry publications. Evie holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism from the University of Chester and is a PR Consultant focusing on brand strategy, creating content and organic brand partnerships.
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Princess Nancy Okonkwo
Marketing Specialist
Nancy is responsible for providing scalable solutions and contributing to the global expansion of the ISC Group, namely through social media management, graphics design, newsletter distribution and marketing. She believes in the power of always having a clear goal and setting your mind to achieving it.

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Princess Nancy Okonkwo
Marketing Specialist
Nancy is responsible for providing scalable solutions and contributing to the global expansion of the ISC Group, namely through social media management, graphics design, newsletter distribution and marketing. She believes in the power of always having a clear goal and setting your mind to achieving it.
Global Board

BARBARA SCHÖNHOFER MBE
FOUNDER & CHAIR
Executive Chair Global of ISC Group, Co-Chair GAIN (Group for Autism Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity), Board level Career Coach. Barbara’s career in the financial services covers 4 decades equally operating in the industry as a business leader and as a consultant to the insurance sector as an executive search consultant. Passionate about better gender equity and a more inclusive work life environment for everybody in the sector she serves, Barbara has always championed sustainable culture change. A free thinker, enabler and change agent Barbara set out 45 years ago to better understand the complexities of what culture change takes in a sector that is complacent. She experienced it during 18 years in retail financial services as a business thought leader and innovator. In her extensive years operating in executive search for the international insurance markets, Barbara challenged normal practices and spotted the need, over a decade ago, to bring together women leaders in the London Market to network and in so doing over time created an international community of women in insurance. More recently and in direct response to the pandemic, opening the network to aspiring female leaders, and all women operating in the industry. Today, Barbara’s focus is on expanding the influence of ISC-Group as the female business networking platform for women in insurance globally. Barbara’s mantra is to gather community to give each other the fortitude, courage, and insight to influence and realise opportunities as they are presented rather than wait to be invited. Alongside ISC-Group, Barbara offers board level career advancement and transition advice to senior executives. Barbara is a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers where she co-founder iWIN (Independent Women Insurance Network). Barbara is also a board member of Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) as part of the Alzheimer Society.


BARBARA SCHÖNHOFER MBE
FOUNDER & CHAIR
Executive Chair Global of ISC Group, Co-Chair GAIN (Group for Autism Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity), Board level Career Coach. Barbara’s career in the financial services covers 4 decades equally operating in the industry as a business leader and as a consultant to the insurance sector as an executive search consultant. Passionate about better gender equity and a more inclusive work life environment for everybody in the sector she serves, Barbara has always championed sustainable culture change. A free thinker, enabler and change agent Barbara set out 45 years ago to better understand the complexities of what culture change takes in a sector that is complacent. She experienced it during 18 years in retail financial services as a business thought leader and innovator. In her extensive years operating in executive search for the international insurance markets, Barbara challenged normal practices and spotted the need, over a decade ago, to bring together women leaders in the London Market to network and in so doing over time created an international community of women in insurance. More recently and in direct response to the pandemic, opening the network to aspiring female leaders, and all women operating in the industry. Today, Barbara’s focus is on expanding the influence of ISC-Group as the female business networking platform for women in insurance globally. Barbara’s mantra is to gather community to give each other the fortitude, courage, and insight to influence and realise opportunities as they are presented rather than wait to be invited. Alongside ISC-Group, Barbara offers board level career advancement and transition advice to senior executives. Barbara is a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers where she co-founder iWIN (Independent Women Insurance Network). Barbara is also a board member of Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) as part of the Alzheimer Society.

CATHY LEWIS
NED
Cathy Lewis is a Non- Executive Director and Remco Chair for The Ardonagh Group, Atlanta Segment. Cathy has worked in the life and savings sector for many years, holding the position of Executive Director HR and Corporate Services for Prudential UK & Europe. Until recently she was Group HR Director for RSA plc. Cathy was the Group Reward Director for Abbey plc at the time of the Santander take over. She also spent a year seconded into the civil service, joining the Board of HMRC as part of an initiative of change and skills transformation in the civil service. Cathy graduated in 1985 and later secured a Masters Degree in Human Resources.


CATHY LEWIS
NED
Cathy Lewis is a Non- Executive Director and Remco Chair for The Ardonagh Group, Atlanta Segment. Cathy has worked in the life and savings sector for many years, holding the position of Executive Director HR and Corporate Services for Prudential UK & Europe. Until recently she was Group HR Director for RSA plc. Cathy was the Group Reward Director for Abbey plc at the time of the Santander take over. She also spent a year seconded into the civil service, joining the Board of HMRC as part of an initiative of change and skills transformation in the civil service. Cathy graduated in 1985 and later secured a Masters Degree in Human Resources.
JODIE KAUFMAN DAVIS
Senior Vice President
HW Kaufman
HW Kaufman Financial Group Senior Vice President and Burns & Wilcox Canada, Managing Director

Maxine GODDARD
Senior Vice President, Strategic Distribution & Development
Sompo International

JODIE WILLETT
UK Manager
As UK Manager, Jodie manages the Corporate accounts, Memberships and Events within the UK. Jodie is passionate about creating and maintaining client relationships and developing the best possible programme we can for our members.
Our UK Board comprises women of experience and expertise in the world of insurance, who share a passion and dedication to the ISC Group mission.

SIAN FISHER
Sian is CEO at CII and has held senior roles in a Lloyd’s Syndicate, a UK and European insurance company, a start-up intermediary, a market leading MGA, a major international broker and a US corporate. She was a founder and original Board director of the Managing General Agents’ Association and has held senior positions with both the CII and the Insurance Institute of London. She is a graduate of Oxford University, with her ACII and an Exec MBA from Harvard. She is a member of The Chartered Insurance Institute.


OLIVIA COOPER
Olivia is the Head of Finex GB (the Financial Lines and Executive Risk Business) at Willis Towers Watson. This is a 300 person business with employees in Mumbai and UK. She has worked for the organisation for 11 years and prior to this she served as the Finex Asia Regional leader based in Singapore, where she successfully connected the Finex teams across the region and embedded a strong 3 year growth plan for FINEX in the region


KELLY LYLES
Kelly Lyles has held various senior positions in at AXA, including Chief Regional Officer, for Insurance and Deputy Chair of the Insurance Leadership Team, as well as Chief Executive of Global Professional Insurance operations. She has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, including a number of roles in financial lines underwriting and management. Before joining XL Group in 2014, Kelly served as Head of Specialty Lines for Europe, Middle East and Africa at AIG. Earlier, she served as AIG’s Country Manager in France. She is a graduate of Villanova University.


KATHERINE LETSINGER
Katherine is a fast paced and commercially aware main board CFO, with a wealth of experience particularly focused on global financial services institutions. She is most in her element when rapid change is needed, being able to develop and implement a strategy even with ambiguous information in a complex, high-pressure environment. She is a valued contributor at Board level. Equally important, as CFO she places high importance on the development and maintenance of the highest quality of financial and operational controls, yet is detailed oriented when required.


BARBARA MERRY
Barbara graduated from the London School of Economics. She went on to qualify as a chartered accountant and worked at KPMG before joining Lloyd’s and spending 14 years involved in accounting, solvency, reporting, membership and capital matters a?ecting Lloyd’s members, underwriting agents and brokers. Barbara has served two terms on the Lloyd’s Market Association Board and has chaired the LMA’s training and development committee for 6 years. She is a member of the Court of the Worshipful Company of Insurers and a Vice President of the Insurance Institute of London. Currently, she is involved in a number of initiatives associated with talent and diversity, including the Inclusion@Lloyd’s group and iWIN. Barbara is a non-executive director for Domestic and General Insurance Limited and Lloyd’s Broking group CGNMB LLP.


AILSA KING
Ailsa joined Marsh after 25 years at Willis Towers Watson, where she most recently served as Head of UK Client and Business Development. In this role, Ailsa was responsible for sales, client management, regional growth, industry segmentation and marketing as well as holding numerous senior leadership positions, including leader of the Risk Solutions client segment in the UK and Client Advocate for the retail and leisure and hospitality industries.

Our Ambassadors provide support to our members and representation of ISC within the wider community.
Our Aspire Committee work together to ensure we are providing our Aspire members with content that is relevant and inspiring.