David Battman Joins Huntington Advisory as Partner to Lead UK and Europe

Introduction

London / Singapore — 23 October 2025 – Huntington Advisory, an independent strategic advisory firm headquartered in Singapore with offices in London and Hong Kong, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Battman as Partner, with responsibility for leading the firm’s operations in the United Kingdom and Europe, effective immediately.

This appointment coincides with the opening of Huntington Advisory’s London office, marking an important step in expanding the firm’s international footprint and deepening its advisory capabilities in the (re)insurance sector.

Leadership Commentary

Gerard L. Pennefather, Founder and Managing Partner of Huntington Advisory, commented:

“David’s extensive global experience and proven leadership in building and scaling international operations will add considerable depth to our partnership. His track record in Europe, Asia, the Americas and MENA, combined with his strong relationships across the (re)insurance landscape, will be instrumental as we expand our reach and advisory offering.”

David Battman said:

“Joining Huntington Advisory at this stage of its global expansion is a tremendous opportunity. The firm’s focus on independent, senior-led advisory and deep sector expertise is highly relevant to today’s market. I look forward to building on that foundation across the UK and Europe.”

David Battman’s Background

David brings over 25 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance across multiple regions.

• BMS Group — Managing Director and Head of International: scaled global operations and delivered significant P&L growth through new offices in Iberia, Asia, and the Americas.
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Lloyd’s — held senior roles, instrumental in launching Lloyd’s Asia in Singapore and later led Lloyd’s Iberia.
• Early Career — political risk consulting.

Education:

• MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
• BSc in Politics & International Studies, University of Southampton

About Huntington Advisory

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Huntington Advisory is an independent strategic advisory firm focused exclusively on the financial services sector. With offices in London and Hong Kong, the firm provides M&A, capital, and strategic advisory to insurers, brokers, asset managers, and investors across Asia, MENA, and Europe. Huntington’s senior team brings decades of experience advising on complex, cross-border transactions across the (re)insurance value chain.

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