Thatcham reveal new chairman

by Richard Kilner

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Thatcham has appointed Bill Paton as the organisation’s new chairman.

Paton currently holds the post of chief claims officer at Zurich, and in his new capacity as Thatcham chairman will be responsible for leading a board consisting of 34 representatives of the research centre’s members.

He brings with him over two decades of experience in the industry.

All the representatives belong to motor insurers, who jointly fund the research firm to the tune of £7.8m.

The board represents tens of millions of motorists in the UK.

Paton has expressed his pleasure at his appointment, adding that Thatcham’s influence and importance has grown apace in recent years.

Thatcham’s chief executive, Peter Roberts, has welcomed Paton’s appointment.