Doug Lacey

Doug leads LeapFrog’s work in Africa, where he has 30 years of executive experience in insurance. In 2013, he was named one of the Top 10 Industry Leaders by Africa Asset Management. He is former Divisional Chief Executive at African Life, responsible for business operations of insurers in South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, and Ghana with nearly $1 billion market capitalization. In South Africa, he oversaw one of the largest microinsurance operations in existence, with 1.6 million beneficiaries. In these roles, Doug variously managed distribution channels, research, business planning, regulatory approvals, product development, financial and administration systems, recruitment, processes and procedures, and logistics. Over three decades, Doug has held a variety of senior positions, including COO of Swiss Re Life and Health Southern Africa. Doug holds an MBA and is a Chartered Insurer (FCII).