Willis Towers Watson selects Andrew Krasner as new Chief Financial Officer
August 30 2021 - 8:00AM
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory,
broking and solutions company, today announced that it has selected
Andrew Krasner as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Krasner returns to Willis Towers Watson after driving financial
strategy and performance as the CFO of AssuredPartners, Inc. He
succeeds Michael (Mike) Burwell in this role. Mike will be taking
on a senior role in the medical and data analytics industry going
forward.
“Andrew brings almost 25 years of diverse financial and
transaction leadership back to Willis Towers Watson. He played key
roles in the evolution of Willis Towers Watson as we’ve grown
through large combinations over the years. I’m confident Andrew
will bring his strategic financial perspective to the company and
contribute to our future success,” said John Haley, Chief Executive
Officer. “I’d also like to thank Mike for his leadership and
dedication to Willis Towers Watson and our finance efforts. Andrew
and Mike will work together to ensure a smooth transition of
responsibilities.”
“I’m excited to return to Willis Towers Watson’s rich culture,
strong values and deep commitment to its colleagues and clients,”
said Krasner. “Willis Towers Watson is well positioned to compete
vigorously across its businesses around the world. I’m also honored
to have the opportunity to help drive its financial strategy,
growth and performance as CFO.”
Krasner’s career with Willis Towers Watson began in 2009. During
his tenure, he served as Global Treasurer and Head of Mergers and
Acquisitions for Willis Towers Watson, and Senior Vice President of
Willis Towers Watson Securities. Prior to joining Willis Towers
Watson, he held various financial roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Deutsche Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Krasner has a B.S.
and M.B.A. from Cornell University.
“We wish Mike well and look forward to Andrew’s energy,
expertise and leadership as part of our team going forward,” added
Carl Hess, President. “His contributions will be critical as we
continue our efforts to offer a compelling colleague experience,
innovate and adapt to address client needs, deliver significant
value for our shareholders and better the communities in which we
live and work.”
As previously announced, Willis Towers Watson will host an
Investor Day September 9, 2021. Specific details for this event
will be announced at a later date.
About Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global
advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around
the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to
1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than
140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that
manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the
power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and
individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical
intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic
formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock
potential.
PR Contact:
Miles RussellMiles.russell@willistowerswatson.com+44 (0)
7903262118
Josh WozmanJosh.wozman@willistowerswatson.com+1 415 318 6441
Investor Relations Contact: Claudia De La
HozClaudiadelahoz@willistowerswatson.com +1 215 246 6221
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. You can identify these statements and other forward-looking
statements in this document by words such as “may”, “will”,
“would”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “plan”,
“intend”, “continue”, or similar words, expressions or the negative
of such terms or other comparable terminology. These statements
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future
leadership transitions, the company’s future results, plans,
objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that
are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the
current beliefs and expectations of Willis Towers Watson’s
management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ from those set forth in the
forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those set
forth in the forward-looking statements are identified under “Risk
Factors” and elsewhere in Willis Towers Watson’s most recent Annual
Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent quarterly reports filed with
the SEC.
You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as
predictions of future events because these statements are based on
assumptions that may not come true and are speculative by their
nature. Willis Towers Watson does not undertake an obligation to
update any of the forward-looking information included in this
document, whether as a result of new information, future events,
changed expectations or otherwise.
Willis Towers Watson Pub... (NASDAQ:WLTW)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Willis Towers Watson Pub... (NASDAQ:WLTW)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024