NU Online News Service, March 10, 11:09 a.m. EST

Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, has named Sharon Edwards chief financial officer.

She assumes the position previously held by Derek Smyth who left the company to pursue other opportunities, the firm said.

Ms. Edwards, who previously served as chief administrative officer, Willis North America, will report to Michael Neborak, chief financial officer, Willis Group.

She joined Willis in 1991 and has extensive financial and operational expertise. In 2009, Ms. Edwards was appointed chief administrative officer, Willis North America, where she was responsible for sales operations, field operations, and financial process improvement.  Prior to that, she served in a variety of leadership roles including, director of financial operations, North American controller, and regional finance officer for Willis' Midwest Region.

NOT FOR REPRINT

© Arc, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to TMSalesOperations@arc-network.com. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.