Mercer units combine to form new consultancy

NEW YORK--Three Mercer consulting units have combined into a single entity called Oliver Wyman, the new entity announced Wednesday.

Combining Mercer Oliver Wyman, Mercer Management Consulting and Mercer Delta Organizational Consulting "enables us to address a broader range of our clients needs," said John P. Drzik, president and chief executive officer of Oliver Wyman, in a statement announcing the combination of the units.

Besides strategy and risk management consulting, the new firm also will focus on operations, organizational transformation, and leadership development across a broad range of industries.

Mr. Drzik previously served as president of Mercer Specialty Consulting.

Oliver Wyman is a unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.