NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, today announced the appointment of David Batchelor as Head of its International Division, effective immediately. The division comprises all of Marsh’s operations outside North America including the Europe; Middle East, Africa (EMEA); Latin America and Caribbean; Asia; and Pacific regions.
Mr. Batchelor, who will relocate to New York from London early next year, will remain CEO of Marsh’s EMEA region through 2011. He will report to Peter Zaffino, President and CEO of Marsh, Inc.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Zaffino said: “Marsh’s International Division comprises an exciting, dynamic, and diverse range of countries. With his deep expertise and broad global experience, I am delighted to have a leader such as David to guide our International business into a new era. With more than 30 years in insurance and risk management consulting, David is respected and trusted by colleagues, clients, and industry peers alike.”
Mr. Batchelor added: “Companies around the world are facing an increasingly broad and interconnected range of risks. With the tremendous strength that comes from the skills of our people, the depth of our client base and the scope of our geographic footprint, I look forward to leading our International team as we meet our clients’ evolving needs.”
Mr. Batchelor began his career in 1976 with Bowring, which was acquired by Marsh & McLennan Companies in 1980. Since then, he has held a variety of senior positions in the Asia-Pacific region, North America, Bermuda, and Europe before returning to Hong Kong to lead Marsh's operations in Asia. He was appointed CEO of the broader Asia-Pacific region in 2006 and named CEO of Marsh's EMEA region in April 2008.
About Marsh
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, teams with its clients to define, design, and deliver innovative industry-specific solutions that help them protect their future and thrive. It has around 25,000 colleagues who collaborate to provide advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a member of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a global professional services firm with 52,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, which is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. Follow Marsh on Twitter @Marsh_Inc.