Willis beefs up Southeast Asia team with regional CEO
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Willis Group Holdings P.L.C. has named Simon Weaver as CEO of its Singapore office and to the newly created role of regional CEO for Southeast Asia, the company said in a statement Thursday.
In his new role, Mr. Weaver will lead Willis’ Singapore office while also overseeing the company’s offices and operations in Southeast Asia. Those include businesses in Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand, as well as any future expansion in the area, according to the statement.
Mr. Weaver will report to Adam Garrard, Willis Asia CEO, and start Sept. 1, subject to regulatory approval, Willis said in its statement.
“Simon has a lot of invaluable experience at running successful businesses across Asia. He is a perfect fit to lead our Singapore office, which is a vital hub of expertise for Willis, and also to drive our growth strategy across Southeast Asia,” Mr. Garrard said in the statement
“The regional role is a new position that reflects our commitment to these markets and to their high growth prospects,” added Mr. Garrard.
Mr. Weaver comes to Willis from Miller Insurance Services L.L.P., where he has spent two years as head of Asia.
He replaces Matthew Hooker, who will leave his role as CEO of Singapore Sept. 1 to focus on his new role as Asia Leader for Natural Resources, Willis said in its statement.
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