Susan Leddy
About Susan Leddy
Susan Leddy is the Interim Sanctions Manager at Gallagher Re in the Greater Zurich Area, with extensive experience in legal and financial crime risk roles.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
Susan Leddy currently holds the position of Interim Sanctions Manager at Gallagher Re. Operating in the Greater Zurich Area, she brings her extensive experience in legal and financial risk to the role. In this position, she focuses on managing and mitigating sanction-related risks, leveraging her vast expertise gained from previous roles in the industry.
Previous Experience at Swiss Re
Susan Leddy worked at Swiss Re for a total of 27 years in Zurich, Switzerland, where she held various significant positions. From 1996 to 2014, she served as Senior Contracts Specialist. She then transitioned to the role of Head Financial Crime Risk, a position she held from 2014 to 2017. From 2017 to 2023, she worked as Senior Legal Counsel. These roles enabled her to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial crime risks and legal intricacies within the (re)insurance sector.
Legal Career Beginnings
Susan Leddy began her legal career at Wontner & Sons/Broughton Ross in London, United Kingdom. Starting as a Trainee Solicitor in 1982, she progressed to the roles of Assistant Solicitor and Partner during her six-year tenure. This foundational experience allowed her to gain a solid grounding in professional indemnity defence and criminal prosecution.
Role at RPC Law Firm
From 1988 to 1995, Susan Leddy worked at RPC, a law firm in London, as Partner and Assistant. This seven-year period bolstered her expertise in the legal domain and provided her with ample opportunities to handle complex legal cases and refine her capabilities in managing professional indemnity defence.
Educational Background
Susan Leddy has an extensive legal education. She completed her LLB at University College Cardiff, studying Law from 1979 to 1982. She furthered her legal studies at the College of Law UK from 1982 to 1983. Additionally, she was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales in 1985 after an 11-month admission course. These academic pursuits equipped her with a strong foundation to excel in her legal career.