JLT UK & Ireland Employee Benefits CEO, Bala Viswanathan, will join Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) subsidiary, Mercer, as COO, following MMC’s successful completion of JLT.
Viswanathan will report to president and CEO of Mercer, Julio Portalatin, and become a member of Mercer’s global executive leadership team.
He will work across Mercer to drive enhancements to the company’s offshore, technology and systems capabilities, as well as client satisfaction and user experiences.
Prior to his current role, Viswanathan served as JLT’s COO.
Commenting on the new role, Viswanathan said: “I look forward to taking on the COO role at Mercer and adding my perspective and insights to the strategic direction and success of the firm.”
Portalatin added: “Pending the outcome of the regulatory process, we look forward to welcoming Bala to Mercer in this strategically important role.”
“His successful career at JLT and his understanding of both operations and the global employee benefits market will further enhance our industry leadership, client relationships and organizational effectiveness. He will be a valued addition to Mercer’s executive team.”
