John Heap

John Heap is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Model Risk & Validation at Prudential plc, where they manage an international team focused on model risk and internal model validation. They have held various roles at Prudential, including Senior Manager and Manager positions, where they contributed to Solvency II model developments and special investigations into business units. Prior to joining Prudential, John worked at firms such as Barrie & Hibbert and Towers Watson, specializing in quantitative research and risk management solutions. John holds a BSc in Mathematics with Operational Research from the University of Southampton and a PhD in Financial Mathematics from The University of Manchester.