Michael Lewis promoted to president of Marsh Risk Canada

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) announced that Michael Lewis has been promoted to President, Marsh Risk Canada, effective April 1. The appointment was disclosed in a company statement.

Lewis will lead strategic development and execution of Marsh Risk's Canada commercial strategy, including risk management, corporate and commercial client segments, risk consulting services, and specialty insurance broking solutions. He will work with Marsh's country leaders to deliver services across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting.

Lewis succeeds Sarah Robson, who continues as Marsh Canada CEO. He will report to both Robson and Michelle Sartain, President, Marsh Risk for US and Canada.

Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer for Marsh Canada and Head of Specialty and Industry for Marsh Risk Canada, Lewis will retain his CCO role alongside his new responsibilities. The company stated a new Head of Specialty and Industry will be named later.

Lewis joined Marsh Risk in 2006 as part of its Workforce Strategies group in Australia. He moved to Hong Kong in 2013 to lead the Workforce Strategies group, then relocated to Canada in 2018 as National Growth and Industry Leader.

"Michael's appointment comes at a pivotal time as our Canadian clients face unprecedented economic and geopolitical volatility, including evolving trade policies, regulatory changes, and complex global risks," Robson said in the statement.

Marsh operates in 130 countries with annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 employees, according to the company.

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