NU Online News Service, March 17, 11:56 a.m. EDT
Willis Group Holdings said its international unit is aligning its Asia Pacific business with its Middle East and Africa operations under the leadership of Roger Wilkinson as chairman and chief executive officer.
Mr. Wilkinson, who was CEO of Willis Asia Pacific, will be based in Hong Kong. He will continue to report to Sarah Turvill, chairman and CEO, Willis International. The appointment is effective immediately, the firm added.
Mr. Wilkinson joined Willis in 2005 after a 32-year career at Marsh where he had a number of senior management roles in Asia Pacific. At Willis, he has led the broker's Asia operations for five years and was named CEO of the newly formed Asia Pacific unit earlier this year.
In his new role, Mr. Wilkinson will be supported by Scott Pickering who was named president, Willis Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
Mr. Pickering was CEO for Willis' operations in Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Africa.
Mr. Pickering started at Willis last year after working for RSA Insurance as Regional CEO for Asia and the Middle East. He was based in Dubai for two and a half years. Before that he held a series of senior leadership roles at ACE Insurance in South Africa and the Asia Pacific.
Together in their new roles, Mr. Wilkinson and Mr. Pickering will oversee approximately 1,500 associates in 17 countries and 53 offices.
Commenting on the appointments, Ms. Turvill said, "Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa are key growth areas for the future. Our aim in aligning the businesses under Roger and Scott's dynamic leadership is to give the new region increased focus, take advantage of synergies, and bring to our clients enhanced specialist and industry expertise."
© 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.