Willis North America said it appointed Eric Joost, the unit's chief executive of specialty practices, as chief operating officer.

In this newly-created role, Joost (pictured) will lead growth and operational strategies at Willis North America, which is the North American retail brokerage of Willis Group Holdings. He will continue to lead the specialty practices as he has since 2009. Joost joined Willis in 2006.

Joost will report to Todd Jones, CEO of Willis North America.

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