Christopher Watney BA (Hons) DIPM, FCIM, is a senior executive with an extensive background in health, life and property and casualty insurance that was gained working for brands such as Southern Cross, AXA, Direct Line and Churchill Insurance. Prior to developing his insurance career, he spent time in senior roles in the energy and technology sectors. Now Chief Executive of International Federation of Health Plans (iFHP), he is responsible for helping private health funds self-organise to enable the creation of business value, solve common challenges and support the growth and mobilisation of talent.  

Prior to joining the International Federation of Health Plans in 2020, Christopher Watney spent nearly six years as chief marketing officer at Southern Cross Health Society, New Zealand’s largest health insurance business. Latterly he also served on the board of Osteoporosis New Zealand, later Bone Health NZ.  

Now based in London, UK, he spends much of his time in his role as CEO of iFHP with health plan leaders around the world, helping build better business models for a more sustainable future for the funding of human health.