Willis reshuffles China leadership
Broker Willis has reshuffled its leadership team in China with three appointments.
Mitchell Ma has been appointed as chairman of Willis China. Ma has been chief executive officer (CEO) of Willis China since it was founded in 2004.
As chairman he will focus on the growth and development of the business towards its goal to become the largest risk adviser and insurance broker in China.
Lincoln Pan has been named as the new CEO of Willis China. Pan will move to the Willis China headquarters in Shanghai from Hong Kong, where he was executive director of Willis Hong Kong. He will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations.
Wise Xu has been appointed as deputy CEO of Willis China, with a focus on the management of specialist business units, placement, and the Beijing operations. Xu is one of the founding members of Willis China.
Adam Garrard, Willis Asia regional CEO, said: “This is a first-rate team that will take us to the next level in this hugely important market. We have a well-established presence in China with an unmatched office footprint and a diverse range of clients.
“The business is entering an exciting new phase of growth and these changes broaden and strengthen our leadership base, combining optimal operational management with a bold drive for new business and growth.”
Ma added: “It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome Lincoln as CEO of China. His unique outlook, forged by his multicultural heritage, education and experience, will bring a new and refreshing dimension to our operation. He has proved himself to be an outstanding member of the Willis family and his appointment is just recognition of his continued contribution to Willis.
“I would also like to congratulate Wise on his promotion to deputy CEO. Wise has been with Willis since he finished his education and it is particularly gratifying for me that we can make these two significant appointments from within the ranks of Willis, providing tangible proof of our commitment to the development of our employees.”
Pan said: “I look forward to partnering with Mitchell Ma, Wise Xu and our excellent team in China. Our goal is to become the risk partner of choice for Chinese companies by providing an integrated proposition combining industry-specific expertise, risk advisory services and world class insurance placement and structuring. We will do so not only in China but globally by supporting our Chinese partners in their international expansion.”
