Willis, the global risk adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Sarah Turvill as a non-executive director to the Willis limited board.
The appointment takes effect in January 2014 and is subject to FCA approval. Turvill will retire as chairman of Willis International at the end of 2013.
Turvill joined Willis in 1978, initially as a lawyer in the group’s secretariat department. In 1990 she moved to supporting the company’s international development in continental Europe and in 1991 and 1992 she was involved in successfully negotiating acquisitions and start-ups in 13 countries across Europe.
In 1995 Turvill assumed the role of chief executive of continental Europe and while in this position, Willis bought its interest in Gras Savoye, the leading French broker. In 2011, Turvill became Chairman of Willis International and Tim Wright was appointed CEO.
