Finalists Announced: The Joe Dainty Memorial Award – Market People Awards 2025

The Joe Dainty Memorial Award is a special category at the 2025 Market People Awards, established in honour of one of the London Market’s most respected transformation leaders, the late Joe Dainty, former Head of Operations at Lloyd’s.

Joe was a driving force behind many of the Market’s modernisation efforts and was widely admired for his vision, integrity, and humanity. This award commemorates his legacy by recognising individuals, teams, and organisations that are leading operational transformation, championing innovation, and delivering lasting change across the Market.

Finalists – Joe Dainty Memorial Award 2025

• Clarissa Montecillo, Principal Analyst and Head of GRLC – ACORD

• Helen Donegan ACII, Chief Operating Officer – Canopius Group UK

• Miriam Reid, Head of Business Management – Beazley

• Jean Tait – Velonetic

• Iain Lebbell, Director of Claims – Amwins Global Risks

• James Livett, Executive Director – LIIBA

• Oscar Patrick, Wholesale Operations Director – Markel

• Simon Squires, Senior Operations Lead – AXA XL

• Kirstin Duffield, CEO – Morning Data

  
  

These finalists embody the collaborative spirit, operational excellence, and bold leadership that define Joe’s legacy and that continue to drive progress across EC3.

For organisations and individuals interested in participating in the 2025 Market People Awards, or in supporting the celebration of talent across the market, please contact Roger Oldham directly or visit our ticketing page.