Fadata Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

WHY THIS MATTERS:
Core insurance platforms are under renewed scrutiny. Insurers are facing mounting pressure from regulatory change, geopolitical uncertainty, data sovereignty requirements, and the need to modernise legacy systems without destabilising operations. Against that backdrop, commercial leadership in core software vendors has become more strategic than ever.

Fadata’s appointment of Kirsten Skarnvad as Chief Commercial Officer signals a deliberate focus on growth through client value and long-term platform positioning. With more than two decades of experience supporting insurance transformation programmes, she brings a blend of strategic advisory capability and operational execution — both critical as insurers reassess vendor partnerships in a more risk-sensitive environment.

Her mandate extends beyond revenue growth. The emphasis on data sovereignty, sovereign key control of encrypted data, and regulatory alignment reflects a broader shift in European financial services: insurers increasingly want technology partners that can guarantee jurisdictional control, compliance resilience, and long-term stability. In parallel, AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to embedded capability within core systems, making commercial strategy tightly linked to product evolution.

Fadata, a leading European provider of core insurance software solutions, today announced the appointment of Kirsten Skarnvad as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). 

Kirsten brings more than 20 years of experience advising and supporting insurance organizations to scale core transformation initiatives with a strong track record in driving commercial growth, operational efficiency, and measurable return on investment. Her work has consistently focused on maximising client value, return on investment, and operational efficiency, underpinned by deep expertise across multiple core insurance platforms. 

In her new role, Kirsten will lead Fadata’s global commercial strategy with a strong emphasis on leveraging the full capabilities of Fadata’s core insurance solution, INSIS, to support both existing and future clients. A key priority will be helping insurers navigate an increasingly complex market environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory pressure, and rising expectations around data sovereignty, scalability, and cost control. 

As a European-headquartered provider, Fadata has recently strengthened its commitment to data sovereignty by enabling sovereign key control of encrypted data, giving insurers greater confidence that their core systems and data remain secure, as well as compliant and aligned with local regulations. Under Kirsten’s commercial leadership, this positioning will be further embedded into Fadata’s go-to-market strategy, ensuring clients feel supported by a partner that understands and protects their long-term interests. Kirsten will also play an integral role in Fadata’s AI strategy, joining the development of AI in Fadata’s solutions and offerings as well as way of working. 

“For more than three decades, Fadata has supported insurers through constant technological and regulatory change. In a changing geopolitical landscape, it is more important than ever that European insurers have reliable partners that provide certainty, continuity, and long-term assurance, from data sovereignty to long-term platform strategy. I am excited to assume the role of Chief Commercial Officer and grateful for the trust placed in me. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team and our talented colleagues to deliver sustainable value for our clients and stakeholders.” 

Before joining Fadata, Kirsten held senior partner, business development, and consultancy roles at IBM and other leading policy administration and ecosystem partner organizations. Her background combines strategic commercial leadership, with hands-on experience supporting large-scale insurance transformation initiatives across Europe and beyond.

FF NEWS TAKE:
This appointment is about positioning, not just people.

Fadata is clearly leaning into its European identity at a time when regional control, regulatory alignment and infrastructure certainty are rising up board-level agendas. By embedding data sovereignty and AI development into its commercial narrative, the firm is signalling that INSIS is not just a core system — it’s a strategic infrastructure layer for insurers navigating a complex operating environment.

Kirsten Skarnvad’s background in large-scale transformation and ecosystem partnerships suggests Fadata will prioritise deeper client engagement and measurable ROI rather than pure expansion plays. The real test will be execution: translating platform capability and AI ambition into tangible efficiency gains for insurers balancing cost control with innovation demands.

In today’s insurance technology market, certainty and continuity are becoming competitive advantages. Fadata appears determined to make both central to its growth strategy.

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