Marsh McLennan picks chief commercial officer for US and Canada

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Marsh McLennan picks chief commercial officer for US and Canada

Elevated leader a Marsh veteran

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By
Terry Gangcuangco

David Liston (pictured) has been named chief commercial officer for the US and Canada at Marsh McLennan with immediate effect.

Marsh McLennan – the group behind Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman – tapped the Marsh stalwart to enhance synergy and innovation among the four businesses in the US and Canada. Prior to his appointment, Liston served as corporate segment leader for the two countries. Based in New York, Liston has been with Marsh for about 34 years.

Marsh McLennan US and Canada chief executive and Mercer president Pat Tomlinson praised Liston’s client-centric philosophy, rich background in leadership, and ability to work collaboratively, saying: “David’s client-first attitude, extensive leadership experience, and collaboration mindset will bring immense value to our colleagues, clients, and business.”

Liston’s recent endeavors have seen him broaden his remit across Marsh and Mercer, specifically targeting the mid-market segment in the region. His title change now comes on the heels of Susan Potter’s recent transition to president of Mercer US and Canada.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the new role, the promoted leader said: “Two of the things that inspire me about Marsh McLennan are the scope of our expertise and the actionable solutions we offer clients across our four businesses.

“I am eager to collaborate with Pat and our colleagues throughout the company to provide our clients with innovative solutions that enable them to thrive in today’s challenging business environment.”

In January, Marsh McLennan reported higher net income attributable to the company for both the fourth quarter and full-year 2023. The amounts stood at US$756 million and US$3.8 billion, respectively.

At the time, president and CEO John Doyle said: “Our results and investments have us well positioned for 2024 as we remain focused on supporting our clients and helping them thrive.”

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