The Exeter appoints new company secretary

The Exeter has today announced the appointment of Karen Senior as company secretary, succeeding Zoe Kubiak who has retired after six years in the role.

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Rozi Jones | Editor, Financial Reporter
12th August 2025
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"Karen brings a wealth of experience across company secretarial and legal roles and will play an important role in the future success of The Exeter."
- Gary Warman, chief risk officer at The Exeter

Karen Senior joins The Exeter with more than two decades of experience in company secretarial and legal roles across various sectors, including Financial Services. 

A fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute (FCG), Karen most recently served as company secretary at Virgin Money Investments (VMI). In the past, she has also worked in senior governance positions at Capita Group and Zurich UK.

In her new role, Karen will focus on upholding the mutual’s commitment to high standards of governance, ensuring The Exeter continues to meet its legal and regulatory obligations. 

“The Exeter’s status as a mutual insurer and its collaborative culture were key reasons for me joining. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the business to deliver future growth whilst providing our members with the best possible experiences and outcomes,” she said.

Gary Warman, chief risk officer at The Exeter, added: “Karen brings a wealth of experience across company secretarial and legal roles and will play an important role in the future success of The Exeter. 

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Zoe Kubiak for her enormous contribution during her six years at The Exeter, and I wish her the very best for her retirement.”

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