Summary
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) filed an 8-K on September 10, 2015, to announce significant changes within its executive leadership team. The key event is the appointment of E. Scott Gilbert as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO), a role he assumes immediately. Mr. Gilbert transitions from his previous position as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and will continue to report to President and CEO Dan Glaser, retaining his seat on the Executive Committee. This move signals a potential strategic focus on information technology and its integration with risk management and overall business operations. Complementing this appointment, Carey Roberts has been named Chief Compliance Officer, also effective immediately. Ms. Roberts will add these new duties to her existing roles as Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Her reporting line will be to Peter Beshar, Executive Vice President and General Counsel. These executive shifts suggest a reorganization aimed at strengthening both the IT infrastructure and the compliance oversight functions within Marsh & McLennan.
Key Highlights
- 1Appointment of E. Scott Gilbert as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately.
- 2Mr. Gilbert transitions from his prior role as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.
- 3Mr. Gilbert will continue to report to President and CEO Dan Glaser and remain on the Executive Committee.
- 4Appointment of Carey Roberts as Chief Compliance Officer, effective immediately.
- 5Ms. Roberts will retain her existing roles as Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
- 6Ms. Roberts will report to Peter Beshar, Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
- 7The announcement was made via press release filed as an exhibit to the 8-K.