TOKIO MARINE HIGHLAND
PATRICK BLANDFORD
TITLE : CEO INDUSTRY : INSURANCE LOCATION : CHICAGO , ILLINOIS , US gives him a unique perspective that helps guide Tokio Marine Highland ’ s strategic direction . “ Successful private equity investors are able to understand market cycles , identify pockets of opportunity and get in front of risks . There is a natural sense of urgency when you have a three to fiveyear expected hold period . The beauty of our ownership is that we have a very long horizon but are still driven by that sense of urgency .” This experience has proven particularly invaluable over the past 18 months when a taxing blend of shifting customer expectations and COVID-19- related market disruptions conspired to change the entire insurance sector .
EXECUTIVE BIO
Pat Blandford joined Tokio
Marine Highland as a board member in 2004 to focus on growth strategies . He assumed an operating role in 2011 as the Managing Director of Strategy and Finance . In that role , he led acquisitions , product line expansion and relationships with key capital partners , including Tokio Marine Kiln . He was named CEO in 2018 .
Prior to joining Tokio Marine Highland , Pat spent 20 years investing in and advising growth services companies . He was a Managing Director of two private equity firms , Frontenac Company and CCCC Growth Fund . He led both firms ’ financial services investments . He began his career at Goldman , Sachs & Co . and is a Chartered Financial Analyst .