Arthur J. Gallagher Appoints New Investor Relations Chief

Longtime executive Sara Walsh takes on additional role overseeing capital planning and reporting.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has announced the appointment of Sara Walsh, CFA, to lead the company's Investor Relations team. Walsh, who has nearly two decades of experience at Gallagher, will also continue in her roles as Treasurer and head of Corporate Finance, overseeing financial analysis, capital planning, and communications with external stakeholders.

Why it matters

The appointment of an experienced internal candidate like Sara Walsh to lead Investor Relations signals Gallagher's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with the investment community as the company continues to grow its global footprint. Walsh's financial expertise and understanding of the capital markets will be valuable assets in this expanded role.

The details

Sara Walsh began at Gallagher as a summer sales intern and has held positions of increasing responsibility in Corporate Finance and Treasury over the past 19 years. In addition to her new Investor Relations duties, she will continue to serve as Gallagher's Treasurer and head of Corporate Finance, overseeing financial analysis and reporting, capital planning, and communications with rating agencies, banks, and investment bankers. Walsh has been a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder since 2016 and was recognized as a Woman to Watch honoree by Business Insurance in 2025.

  • Sara Walsh has nearly two decades of tenure at Gallagher, starting as a summer sales intern.
  • Walsh has been a CFA charterholder since 2016.
  • Walsh was recognized as a Woman to Watch honoree by Business Insurance in 2025.

The players

Sara Walsh

A longtime Gallagher executive who has been appointed to lead the company's Investor Relations team in addition to her existing roles as Treasurer and head of Corporate Finance.

Douglas Howell

Gallagher's Chief Financial Officer, who praised Walsh's financial background and understanding of capital markets as assets in her new role.

Ray Iardella

A Gallagher employee who is departing the company after 10 years of dedicated service.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

A global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“With Sara's strong financial background and understanding of the capital markets, she will be a terrific leader of our Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, and Treasury functions.”

— Douglas Howell, Chief Financial Officer (PRNewswire)

“I would also like to thank Ray Iardella for his dedicated 10 years of service at Gallagher. We wish him all the best.”

— Douglas Howell, Chief Financial Officer (PRNewswire)

The takeaway

Gallagher's appointment of an experienced internal candidate like Sara Walsh to lead Investor Relations demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with the investment community as it continues to grow globally. Walsh's financial expertise and capital markets experience will be valuable assets in this expanded role.