Bruce joins from Marsh where he was a Managing Director in the company’s continental European Risk Management team, and will focus on developing Willis' relationships with large multinational companies.
The Global Solutions initiative, which had its first full 12 months of operation in 2011, was established to expand Willis' global accounts base and deliver our full range of services in a differentiated and compelling way. Under Willis Group Deputy Chairman Martin Sullivan's stewardship, Willis has established a proactive strategy to win business from 1,220 of the world's largest companies by market capitalisation.
Speaking about the appointment, Martin Sullivan said, “Our ability to attract candidates of Bruce's calibre demonstrates the continuing evolution of the Global Solutions platform and our commitment to making Willis the most highly respected risk and insurance adviser to the world's very largest companies.”
Alistair Lester, commented, “Bruce's many years of client experience and strategic insight in the insurance broking business make him an excellent addition to Willis, and a great fit for our strategy in the multinational space.”