Type Of Business:
Consulting Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Barker's expertise is in global life insurance management and retail financial services.
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting Services for Domestic and Foreign Insurance Companies
Favorite Business Publication:
The Spectator; Financial Times
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with his Family, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1975); Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, Institute of Actuaries; Associate, Society of Actuaries; American Academy of Actuaries
Industry:
Actuarial Analysis
Country of Origin:
Scotland
Children's Names:
Emma, Leon, Andrea, Colin
Date of Distinction:
1/21/2008
Work History:
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual US (2000-2007); Chief Executive Officer, NatWest Life, UK (1995-2000)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mr. Barker's international experience as a chief executive officer and capacity of being in the top management level separate him from his peers.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of his career was making outsourcing successful in the United States insurance industry.
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his team selection skills, innovation and his belief in outsourcing and timely exits.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Barker enjoys public speaking. He served as a chief actuary in the United States from 1987 to 1995, as a chief actuary and a chief operations officer in the United Kingdom from 1985 to 1987 and as a senior manager for few insurance companies in South Africa from 1983 to 1985.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Managing Operations and Actuarial Analysis