Willis boosts capital markets team in Asia

Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA), the investment banking platform of Willis Group, has appointed Michael Guo as managing director and head of Asia.

Based in Hong Kong, Guo reports to Tony Ursano, chief executive officer of WCMA, and will be responsible for developing WCMA’s capital markets and strategic advisory business in Asia.

Guo joins from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he was a partner and managing director of the firm’s Financial Services Practice, covering insurance, banking, brokerage and fund management. He was also the Regional Leader of BCG’s Corporate Banking Segment in Asia.

“We are delighted to welcome Michael to Willis Capital Markets & Advisory,” Ursano said. “His strong knowledge of the insurance landscape in Asia will be invaluable as we continue to expand our strategic advisory and capital markets offerings on a global basis. Michael’s hire also underscores our commitment to becoming a major player in the insurance investment banking arena in Asia.

“We are also thrilled that Michael shares our collective commitment to building the highest quality insurance investment banking platform in the world.”