Mercer’s Digital Transformation Continues as Firm Names Gail Evans Global Chief Digital Officer

NEW YORK--()--Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and career, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC), announced today that Global Chief Information Officer Gail Evans has been named Global Chief Digital Officer. Ms. Evans will lead Mercer initiatives in launching and further developing digital strategies across existing and native businesses, new products, data & analytics, and digital technology delivery. She remains a member of Mercer’s Executive Committee, reporting to Julio Portalatin, Mercer’s President and CEO.

“Digital is profoundly transforming the way companies work,” said Mr. Portalatin. “At Mercer, we are leading by example in becoming a digitally agile organization and bringing the best digital thinking and solutions to all of our clients’ workforce issues and opportunities. By focusing on native digital experiences that go beyond traditional efforts, the Chief Digital Officer role ensures that Mercer leverages data and analytics, digital platforms and architecture in a powerful way. I can’t think of anyone more suited than Gail to lead us into this exciting digital era.”

About Mercer

Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Mercer’s more than 23,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With more than 60,000 colleagues and annual revenue over $13 billion, through its market-leading companies including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit www.mercer.com. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Contacts

Mercer
Bruce Lee, +1 212-345-0663
bruce.lee@mercer.com

Contacts

Mercer
Bruce Lee, +1 212-345-0663
bruce.lee@mercer.com