New Commercial Head for Atradius UK and Ireland


(Cardiff, Sept 20th 2010)

Leading trade credit insurer Atradius announces well-known industry figure Alun Sweeney as the new commercial head of their UK and Ireland business.
Alun Sweeney brings with him over a decade’s experience in the credit insurance industry. He returns to the UK after 5 years based in Hong Kong running Atradius’ global new markets proposition, heading up the Atradius business in the United Arab Emirates, India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. He was also responsible for developing strategic partnerships in other Asia Pacific countries.   

Before his move to Asia, Alun was well-known within the industry as the head of Atradius UK’s Global Unit, which he joined in 1998, following over 10 years with the Norwich Union Group. His new role will include responsibility for all Atradius commercial activities in the UK and Ireland, commencing November 1st 2010.  

Atradius’ Chief Market Officer, Peter Ingenlath said:

“We are delighted that Alun has accepted the challenge of leading Atradius UK and Ireland’s commercial business. Both countries have felt the impact of the downturn and helping businesses to trade securely and confidently is key to their recovery. Alun brings an excellent understanding of the challenges of both international and domestic trade facing businesses of all sizes and sectors. This makes him the perfect person to develop our commercial strategy for the region in a way that benefits British and Irish businesses most quickly and effectively.”     

About Atradius:  
The Atradius Group provides trade credit insurance, surety and collections services worldwide, and has a presence through 160 offices in 42 countries. Atradius has access to credit information on 52 million companies worldwide and makes more than 22,000 trade credit limit decisions daily. Its products and services aim to reduce its customers’ exposure to buyers who fail to pay them. With total income of more than EUR 1.7 billion and a 31% share of the global trade credit insurance market, its products help protect companies throughout the world from payment risks associated with selling on credit.



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