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David Bryant appointed CEO Marsh McLennan Pacific to deliver greater client impact

Melbourne | 9 February 2023 

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, announced today that David Bryant has been named CEO Marsh McLennan Pacific, in addition to his responsibilities as Mercer Pacific President, effective 1 March 2023.  

Mr. Bryant will lead a new collaborative effort in the region to deliver innovative solutions and greater client impact at the intersections of the Company’s four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman. He will report to Marsh McLennan International CEO Flavio Piccolomini and will continue to be based in Melbourne. Nick Harris, Marsh Pacific President, will report to Mr. Bryant and continue to report to Martin South, Global President & CEO of Marsh. 

“David is a proven leader in the region, with experience leading multiple lines of businesses,” said Mr. Piccolomini. “He has a deep understanding of the challenges organizations in the Pacific face and has already led a variety of collaborative efforts across our businesses with spectacular results.”

“Our clients face a range of interconnected challenges from sustained inflation to the potential for geo-economic confrontation and that impacts their approach to risk management, workforce strategies, investments and more,” said Mr. Bryant. “They need capabilities from across our businesses to tackle these issues holistically, and that is what we will deliver together – greater expertise and client value.”

As Mercer’s leader in the Pacific, Mr. Bryant has driven the strategy and growth of the business in the region, advancing Mercer’s strong portfolio of services across investments, superannuation and career consulting. He joined Marsh McLennan in 2020 following a successful career in financial services, asset consulting and banking across Asia and the Pacific. 

Prior to joining Mercer, Mr. Bryant served as CEO of Wealth & Capital Markets and Chief Investment Officer at Australian Unity, where he had held senior leadership roles since joining in 2004. He is also Chairman of Australia’s Financial Services Council.

Mr. Harris has more than 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry, working in both insurance and broking across the UK and Australia. Prior to his appointment as CEO of Marsh Pacific in 2019, he was CEO of JLT Australia and New Zealand, having held senior roles in JLT’s specialty, employee health and benefits, and affinity businesses since he joined in 2010. 

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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