Vincent Harel appointed CEO Verlingue

The Adelaïde insurance brokerage group has announced the appointment of Vincent Harel as Chief Executive Officer, Verlingue. He will report directly to Benjamin Verlingue, Chairman, Verlingue and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Adelaïde Group. In this capacity, Vincent Harel will also be a member of the Adelaïde Group Executive Committee.

“Vincent’s arrival is an important step in our new Better Future 28 strategic plan. His professional approach and drive will enable us to strengthen our positions in all our business segments and contribute fully to our strategic ambition of becoming Europe’s leading family-owned insurance broker”, said Benjamin Verlingue.

Most recently, Vincent Harel was co-CEO Marsh McLennan France from 2023 and Chairman of Mercer France from 2019; an insurance brokerage and HR consultancy company in which he started in 2003, holding various positions in management, consultancy and new business development.
Vincent Harel is a graduate of ESSCA (2000), of which he is also President of the Alumni, and began his career in management and organisation consulting with Capgemini Consulting.

“It is a huge pleasure to be able to contribute to the next stages of Verlingue’s development within the Adelaïde Group. I know that I can rely on employees who are very committed to their company, whether in France or in Europe, and I am confident that our position as an independent, family-run business is a strength,” emphasised Vincent Harel.