David B. Kelso
Founder at Kelso Advisory Services
Profile
David B.
Kelso is the founder of Pipely, Inc. (founded in 2010) and Kelso Advisory Services (founded in 2003), where he holds the title of Managing Director.
Currently, Mr. Kelso holds the position of Director at ExlService, Inc., Member at Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, and has a role at HSBC Investment Bank Plc.
In the past, Mr. Kelso served as Chairman at Aetna, Inc. from 2001 to 2003, Chief Financial Officer, EVP & Managing Director at The Chubb Corp.
from 1996 to 2001, and as Lead Independent Director at Sound Shore Fund, Inc. He also served as an Independent Director at Assurant, Inc. from 2007 to 2015, Independent Non-Executive Director at Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.
in 2011, and as an Independent Director at ExlService Holdings, Inc. from 2006 to 2021.
Additionally, Mr. Kelso held positions as a Director at Aspen Holdings, Inc. from 2005 to 2011, Director at Aspen Holdings Ltd.
from 2005 to 2010, and Director at Aetna Life Insurance Co. from 2001 to 2003.
He also served as a Director at Citizens Budget Commission, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at First Commerce Corp.
(Louisiana), and as a Partner-North American Banking Practice at Gemini Consulting Group, Inc. from 1982 to 1992.
Mr. Kelso's education includes an MBA from the University of Virginia and an undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
David B. Kelso active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kelso Advisory Services
 Kelso Advisory Services Investment ManagersFinance Kelso Advisory Services provides financial advisory services. The American company was founded by David B. Kelso. | Founder | 2010-06-16 |
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
 Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is a property/casualty trade association, representing around 1,000 member companies. It provides a responsible and effective voice on public policy questions affecting insurance products and services, fosters a competitive insurance marketplace for the benefit of insurers and consumers and provides members with quality products, information and services at a reasonable cost. The company provides public policy positions at four levels: federal government, state legislatures, federal and state courthouses and the public arena. Its member companies include large national insurance companies, mid-size regional writers, insurers doing business in a single state and specialty companies that serve specific niche markets. The company was established in January 2004 by the merger of the Alliance of American Insurers (Alliance) and the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII). It is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
ExlService, Inc.
 ExlService, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Part of CNO Financial Group, Inc., ExlService, Inc. is a company that provides outsourcing services. The company is based in Oakland, CA. ExlService was acquired by CNO Financial Group, Inc. on August 31, 2001 for $52.60 million. | Director/Board Member | 2009-05-31 |
Former positions of David B. Kelso
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-15 |
| ASSURANT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
| ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-27 |
Aspen Holdings, Inc.
 Aspen Holdings, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance FirstComp provides access to workers compensation insurance. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
Aspen Holdings Ltd.
 Aspen Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Barclays PLC, Aspen Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding Thai company. The company is based in Bangkok, Thailand. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Training of David B. Kelso
| University of Virginia | Masters Business Admin |
| Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| ASSURANT, INC. | Finance |
| EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 16 |
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The Chubb Corp.
 The Chubb Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance The Chubb Corp. operates as a holding company for a family of property and casualty insurance companies known informally as the Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. It provides property and casualty insurance to businesses and individuals around the world. The company operates through three strategic business units: Chubb Personal Insurance, Chubb Commercial Insurance and Chubb Specialty Insurance. The Chubb Personal Insurance business unit offers personal insurance products for homes and valuable articles. It also offers personal insurance products for fine automobiles and yachts as well as personal liability insurance. The Chubb Commercial Insurance business unit offers a full range of commercial insurance products, including coverage for multiple peril, casualty, workers' compensation and property and marine. The Chubb Specialty Insurance business unit offers a variety of specialized professional liability products for privately and publicly owned companies, financial institutions, professional firms and healthcare organizations. Its products include include directors and officers liability insurance, errors and omissions liability insurance, employment practices liability insurance, fiduciary liability insurance and commercial and financial fidelity insurance. The Chubb was founded by Thomas Caldecot Chubb and Percy Chubb in 1882 and is headquartered in Warren, NJ. | Finance |
| First Commerce Corp. (Louisiana) | Finance |
| Sound Shore Fund, Inc. | Miscellaneous |
Aetna, Inc.
 Aetna, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Aetna, Inc. engages in the provision of traditional, voluntary, and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services. It offers benefits, products and services to individuals, employers, healthcare professionals, and producers. The company was founded by Eliphalet Adams Bulkeley in 1853 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT. | Health Services |
Gemini Consulting Group, Inc.
 Gemini Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gemini Consulting Group, Inc. provides management consulting services. Its services range from management consulting, to the development of day surgery centers and hospitals. The company was founded by James B. McCarthy and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Commercial Services |
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.
 Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance and reinsurance services. It operates through the Reinsurance and Insurance segments. The Reinsurance segment consists of property catastrophe reinsurance, other property reinsurance, casualty reinsurance, and specialty reinsurance. The Insurance segment offers property and casualty insurance, marine, aviation and energy insurance, and financial and professional lines insurance. The company was founded by Christopher O'Kane and Julian M. Cusack on May 23, 2002 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Finance |
Aspen Holdings, Inc.
Aspen Holdings, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance FirstComp provides access to workers compensation insurance. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Finance |
ExlService, Inc.
ExlService, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Part of CNO Financial Group, Inc., ExlService, Inc. is a company that provides outsourcing services. The company is based in Oakland, CA. ExlService was acquired by CNO Financial Group, Inc. on August 31, 2001 for $52.60 million. | Commercial Services |
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is a property/casualty trade association, representing around 1,000 member companies. It provides a responsible and effective voice on public policy questions affecting insurance products and services, fosters a competitive insurance marketplace for the benefit of insurers and consumers and provides members with quality products, information and services at a reasonable cost. The company provides public policy positions at four levels: federal government, state legislatures, federal and state courthouses and the public arena. Its member companies include large national insurance companies, mid-size regional writers, insurers doing business in a single state and specialty companies that serve specific niche markets. The company was established in January 2004 by the merger of the Alliance of American Insurers (Alliance) and the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII). It is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Commercial Services |
Aspen Holdings Ltd.
Aspen Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Barclays PLC, Aspen Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding Thai company. The company is based in Bangkok, Thailand. | Finance |
Aetna Life Insurance Co.
 Aetna Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Aetna Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance services. It offers group and individual life insurance policies. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT. | Finance |
Chemical Bank (Detroit, Michigan)
 Chemical Bank (Detroit, Michigan) Regional BanksFinance Chemical Bank provides financial services. The company is headquartered in Midland, MI. | Finance |
| Darden School Foundation | |
Citizens Budget Commission, Inc.
 Citizens Budget Commission, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Citizens Budget Commission, Inc. operates an organization that influences constructive changes in the finances and services. It researches and analyzes the city's finances and fiscal affairs of state government and evaluates the management of city government. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Kelso Advisory Services
Kelso Advisory Services Investment ManagersFinance Kelso Advisory Services provides financial advisory services. The American company was founded by David B. Kelso. | Finance |
Pipely, Inc.
 Pipely, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Pipely, Inc. provides media services. The firm offers services through its wholly owned subsidiary NOWBOX. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
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