NEW YORK, April 14, 2026 ─ Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, today announced the appointment of Janelle Griffith as Global Logistics Practice Leader, Marsh Risk. In this newly created role, Ms. Griffith will spearhead the firm’s global logistics strategy, integrating insights, analytics, and risk-transfer capabilities into solutions for clients that build resilience and support growth.
Based in New York, Ms. Griffith brings nearly 20 years of experience in insurance brokerage, risk management, coverage law, and logistics operations to the role. She joined the firm in 2021 and currently leads Marsh Risk’s US & Canada Logistics Practice, which she will continue to oversee. Prior to Marsh, she held leadership roles at Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. and Hapag-Lloyd AG, gaining extensive global experience in logistics operations, transportation risk, and strategic transformation.
Commenting on her appointment, Marcus Baker, Global Marine, Cargo & Logistics Leader, said: “The global logistics and transportation sector moves over $30 trillion of goods annually through complex supply chains and is undergoing rapid transformation due to geopolitical shifts, digitisation, and evolving regulations. Since joining Marsh, Janelle has helped build and scale the firm’s logistics capabilities across the US and Canada, and her experience and leadership make her well-suited to lead this important sector globally, delivering the solutions our clients need to thrive in today’s complex and volatile risk landscape.”
Ms. Griffith added: “As the logistics industry landscape continues to evolve, it is increasingly important that clients have access to the solutions that reflect the realities of modern supply chains, including the latest insights, data, and expertise to effectively manage risk and grow their businesses. I look forward to leading Marsh’s dedicated global logistics team as we seek to manage disruption, strengthen resilience, drive innovation and deliver the right guidance, insurance programmes, and risk mitigation strategies to minimise disruption and capitalise on growth opportunities.”
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