Marsh has announced the appointment of Damian Schinck as president of Marsh Pacific, leading operations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. Schinck is based in Melbourne and will report to David Bryant, CEO, Marsh McLennan Pacific, where he will be responsible for Marsh’s client portfolio, in addition to advancing the business’s growth strategy in the Pacific region. He brings over 20 years of experience with him into his new role, and will be succeeding Josh Roach, who has left the firm. Schinck has been at the company since 2019, most recently serving as head of risk management for Marsh Pacific, prior to which he spent over a decade at JLT Australia, in addition to five years at Aon, holding senior roles at both companies. Bryant believes that “Damian is an exceptional leader who, throughout his career, has consistently leveraged his deep knowledge of insurance and risk solutions,” adding that “Under his leadership, Marsh Pacific is well positioned to guide our clients”. Commenting on his appointment, Schinck says: “I look forward to working with our talented team of colleagues as we continue to support clients as they navigate the world of risk.”
