Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search The London P&I Club Announces CEO Transition 7 May 2024 London, 07 May 2024 – The London P&I Club has today announced that Ian Gooch will be stepping down during the year from the role of Chief Executive Officer after 15 years as CEO and 21 years as a Director of A.Bilbrough & Co., the Company that manages The London P&I Club. Subject to regulatory approval, Ian Gooch will be succeeded by James Bean, from NorthStandard P&I Club. A qualified Solicitor, James Bean has worked within the marine insurance industry since 2005 and was appointed to the NorthStandard’s senior leadership team in February 2023. Prior to that he was the Group Managing Director at the Standard Club. To ensure an orderly transition, Ian Gooch will continue as a member of the A Bilbrough & Co team, providing support to James and the senior management team. “Having served The London P&I Club and Bilbrough for over two decades, I am very proud of what our team has accomplished. After such a tenure, following a strong renewals season and the Club’s positive trajectory, I feel the time is right to step aside. I am confident that the Club will continue its growth as an independent mutual marine insurance provider under James’ leadership and that he will bring new perspectives and opportunities to evolve. He is exceptionally experienced and brings a deep industry knowledge, a proven track-record of success and a shared appreciation of the values of the Club," said Ian Gooch. “It is a real privilege to take this next step in my career and join The London P&I Club at an exciting time for the company. I look forward to working closely with the Club’s Board of Directors, Members’ Committee and Management group, as well as its Members and Assureds. On a personal level, I greatly valued all of my t