Hiscox Technology Leader David Lilienthal to Chair EDII Digital Minds Alumni Advisory Board

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Digital Minds Alumni Advisory Board
EDII has appointed David Lilienthal as Chair of the Digital Minds Alumni Advisory Board. The appointment brings senior London market technology leadership into the Digital Minds community, and strengthens the Board’s role in providing industry insight and practical guidance to Digital Minds, EDII’s industry programme focused on developing innovation and transformation capability in insurance.

The appointment reflects the growing importance of technology leadership and digital capability across the insurance sector as organisations accelerate operational and underwriting transformation.

David brings extensive international experience in technology leadership and digital transformation across financial services and insurance. He currently leads technology value streams driving operational improvement and strategic change across group underwriting, group claims, and group finance. His experience translating technology innovation into commercial outcomes will support the Advisory Board’s work in ensuring Digital Minds programmes remain aligned with the evolving needs of the London market and wider insurance ecosystem.

The Digital Minds Alumni Advisory Board brings together senior alumni working at the forefront of insurance transformation, technology, and organisational change. The Board provides strategic industry insight and helps shape the future development of the programme, strengthening the connection between innovation, capability building, and practical execution across the industry.

David Lilienthal
“I’m honoured to join EDII’s Digital Minds Alumni Advisory Board,” said David Lilienthal. “The insurance industry is moving rapidly from experimentation to execution in digital transformation, and developing the right capabilities across the market is critical. I look forward to working with the Board and the wider Digital Minds community to support practical innovation and leadership development across the sector.”

“We are delighted to welcome David as Chair of the Digital Minds Alumni Advisory Board,” said Caroline Bedford, Chief Executive Officer of EDII. “His experience leading technology transformation within the insurance sector brings valuable industry perspective to the Board and will help ensure Digital Minds continues to reflect the real challenges and opportunities facing the market.”

The Digital Minds Alumni Advisory Board supports EDII’s mission to develop future-focused, innovative leaders capable of driving practical change and delivering meaningful innovation across the insurance sector.

 

About EDII

EDII is the leading provider of innovation-focused education and talent development for the insurance and financial services sectors. Founded in 2021 to support a more adaptive and forward-thinking industry, the company works with insurers, brokers, professional bodies, and market associations in both the UK and international markets. Combining deep sector expertise and creative learning approaches, EDII equips professionals and organisations with the future-focused capabilities and mindsets they need to thrive – enabling them to embrace change, drive innovation, and strengthen culture. Learn more at EDII.group.

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