LONDON, March 23, 2026 ─ Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, today announced the appointment of Arnau Vila Llavina as Mercer Marsh Benefits’ Multinational Leader, effective July 1, 2026.
In his new role, Mr. Vila will lead Mercer Marsh Benefits’ Multinational business and focus on expanding global capabilities and deepening insurer and network partnerships. He will also drive the delivery of differentiated health and benefit solutions designed to help clients manage complexity, address evolving workforce needs, and navigate market changes in benefit design and provision.
“Arnau brings deep sector expertise, strong international leadership experience, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams and scalable global platforms,” said Hervé Balzano, Mercer’s President of Health and Benefits and Mercer Marsh Benefits’ Global Leader. “His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our position as a leading advisor in the multinational employee benefits space and deliver innovative broking, advisory and digital solutions.”
“I’m excited to join Marsh at such an important moment for our clients,” said Mr. Vila. “Managing employee benefits across borders is becoming more complex for multinational employers. I look forward to working with our clients to help them navigate these operational challenges so they can better meet the evolving needs of their workforce.”
Mr. Vila joins from Zurich, where he built a distinguished 20-year career leading international employee benefits and intermediary businesses. Most recently, he served as Head of Zurich Global Employee Benefit Solutions and Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Intermediary Group. There he led large, complex multinational portfolios and worked closely with global employers, brokers, and carrier partners across regions, driving sustained commercial growth across markets.
Mr. Vila succeeds John Deegan, who made significant contributions to the development of the company’s health and benefits business and will retire following a distinguished career.
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