Schreiner Joins Markel as Senior VP

Linda V. Screiner has joined Markel Corp. to become senior vice president for strategic management, effective January 4, 2016. She will be based out of the Richmond, Virginia, office and will report to F. Michael Crowley, president and co-chief

operating officer.

Additionally, Markl said Schreiner will succeed Pamela J. Perrott, chief human resources officer and senior vice president, who will retire at the end of 2016 after a 27-year career with Markel. Schreiner will work with Perrott during the transition and will assume the title of chief human resources officer after Perrott’s retirement.

Schreiner was most recently senior vice president for human resources and communications, at MeadWestvaco Corp. She spent 16 years at MeadWestvaco as a member of the senior leadership team. Her previous experience also includes senior positions at Arthur D. Little and Signet Banking Corp.