Fonseca takes up CEO role following Brokerslink incorporation   16 Apr 2015 By Francesca Nyman Brokerslink has restructured its board of directors to drive growth and revenue generation following its change from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company. MDS Group CEO and former chairman José Manuel Fonseca has been appointed as CEO of Brokerslink. Jamie Crystal, executive vice president of Crystal & Company, replaces him as chairman for Brokerslink, while Grégory Allard, executive vice president of Filhet Allard has been appointed deputy chairman. The change of role from chairman will enable Fonseca, who is also CEO of MDS Group, to intensify his executive involvement in Brokerslink and coordinate the management of its increased responsibilities towards members, employees, markets, clients and shareholders, the group said. In future, the chairmanship will rotate among members to enable the company to benefit from a range of management styles over time. Shaun Hooper, chief executive officer International of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has also joined the board. He replaces Steve Jackson, Latin America regional commercial director of CGSC, who will now focus his Brokerslink role on business development as regional director Americas. Brokerslink's new holding company was incorporated in 2015 following capital investments by MDS, Crystal & Company, Filhet-Allard, Nova and CGSC. The changes created a diversified global broking company focused on utilising its new corporate strength to expand and build enhanced multi-national client support capabilities. Since its incorporation Brokerslink has also established a dedicated and centralised management resource supported by marketing, branding, strategic partnering with insurers and an expanded board. José Manuel Fonseca said: "Today's changes to the Brokerslink board will place us in the ideal position to ensure our members benefit fully from our transformation into a truly global independent broking company. "Over the past year we have completely restructured the organisation and created a very strong management and delivery team. Our focus is now very much on winning business and demonstrating our unique capabilities and strengths to the global insurance market and clients based anywhere in the world.