Mary O’Connor is set to lead the client and business development function for Willis Towers Watson, alongside her role to co-lead the global financial institutions industry group.
In her new role, O’Connor will report to Nicolas Aubert, head of Great Britain for Willis Towers Watson, and Eric Speer, global industries leader.
Previously, O’Connor also co-led the global financial lines business in corporate risk and broking with Alexis Faber, however Faber will now take on sole leadership of the role.
O’Connor has also served as a senior regulator at the UK Financial Services Authority.
Aubert said: "Mary O’Connor's experience and client focus will help us to meet our goals of putting clients at the centre of our organisation and support our teams in making a real difference to clients."
