April 14 2026
PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’, the ‘Group’), the specialist insurance intermediary Group, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rob Houghton as Chief Operations Officer (COO), bolstering operational capabilities across the Group in the UK and Europe.
Houghton, a senior leader with more than 30 years of experience, joins from Aspen Insurance Group, where he held the position of Group COO. In his role at PIB, Houghton will join the Group’s executive leadership team and his remit will span technology and operations, working closely with CEO’s and leaders across the Group to drive growth, streamline, and scale its operations and processes.
Ryan Brown, Deputy CEO at PIB Group said, “PIB Group is in the midst of an exciting chapter of transformation, and we are building a leadership team who are positioned to deliver on our goals.
“Rob’s background in insurance and proven track record in leading companies through complex transformational changes and M&A integration make him the perfect fit for PIB as we grow. We’re looking forward to welcoming him to our Group to solidify our future within the industry.
Rob Houghton said, “I am excited to join PIB Group at this critical stage in its growth journey. The team have created a fantastic company with great fundamentals, and I am looking forward to partnering with everyone to deliver on 2026 growth and beyond.”