WTW plucks 30-year trade credit veteran from Aon to lead global strategy

Global broker  WTW tapped a 30 years’ experienced trade credit leader from rival Aon as it looks to further expand in this specialist area globally.

The broker said it has identified trade credit as an area of focus and is committed to growth in this line. WTW has appointed Pieter Van Ede (pictured) as its new global head of trade credit.

Based in Denver, Van Ede will be responsible for delivering WTW’s global trade credit strategy. He will take over the role previously held by Scott Ettien who will continue as financial solutions regional head of North America as well as extending Ettien’s role as global head of receivables and supply chain finance.

Formerly deputy global head of credit solutions at Aon, Van Ede has over 30 years’ experience in delivering trade credit insurance across several continents. He also previously held executive positions at Marsh as well as Atradius in The Netherlands and Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation in South Africa.

Van Ede will report to Evan Freely, head of global financial solutions at WTW, who said: “Pieter’s extensive background in trade credit insurance, will enable WTW to build on the strength and depth of our current offering across the globe. We are delighted to welcome Pieter to the WTW team.”

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