MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN), has appointed two new regional directors, Aaron Brown and Larry Howley, covering EMEA and the Americas respectively. These two new positions have been created to ensure the MAXIS GBN business development team provides the best possible service to clients, members and intermediaries, says the employee benefits network. Brown is responsible for all outbound business development across EMEA. He has more than 12 years’ experience working in the global employee benefits industry, joining MAXIS GBN in 2012 from MetLife Europe. He has held various positions at the company, most recently serving as regional manager for UK and Ireland, where he has overseen the relationship with strategic clients across the region. Howley will lead the outbound Americas business development team, also as a regional director. He has 13 years’ experience in the insurance industry, having worked across financial management, underwriting and business development. Prior to his appointment, Larry was regional manager for the US Northeast and led a team of account managers, driving growth across the region. He also spent five years as an underwriting manager for MAXIS GBN’s Americas region. Paul Lewis, chief business development officer at MAXIS GBN, comments: “I’m pleased to be announcing these two new appointments, as Aaron and Larry join Juliet Kwek, regional director for APAC, to complete our business development leadership team.”