Cowbell, a cyber and specialty insurance provider focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, has appointed Simon Hughes as Chief Commercial Officer.
In the new role, Hughes will oversee Cowbell’s global commercial strategy, including distribution, partnerships, international expansion, and market development.
This appointment aligns with the next phase of Cowbell’s organisational journey, focused on sustained growth, operational profitability, and continued global expansion.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Distribution & General Manager, UK. Hughes joined Cowbell in 2023 to launch and lead the company’s UK operations.
Since then, he has played a pivotal role in expanding Cowbell’s international footprint and strengthening its distribution ecosystem.
Trent Cooksley, Co‑founder & Chief Operating Officer, Cowbell, commented, “Simon has been instrumental in shaping Cowbell’s international presence and elevating our commercial capabilities.
“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.”
Hughes added, “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. 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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