2021 Women to Watch Awards Americas EMEA
Julie Marcello Chief operating officer
Lockton Cos. LLC
Denver
In October, Julie Marcello began a major new chapter in her 20-year insurance career, taking on the role of chief operating officer at Lockton Mountain West.
Previously a senior executive at Marsh LLC, in her new role Ms. Marcello is responsible for operations and business development for Lockton Cos. LLC’s regional hub, which includes Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Seattle.
“Julie is already proving to be a tremendous asset to our clients and our people,” said Tate McCoy, CEO of Lockton’s Mountain West operations. “She has a talent for developing people and thinking about the long-term growth of our business. It’s a privilege to work alongside her.”
In her prior role as managing director and head of Marsh Chicago, Ms. Marcello oversaw six offices as a market segment leader responsible for developing and executing a business plan to expand into the corporate sector. Her responsibilities included spearheading strategy, profit and loss management, production, distribution, portfolio management, operations, service delivery and team leadership.
In every position she’s held, mentorship has been one of Ms. Marcello’s greatest interests. She participates in women’s leadership groups and takes on mentoring opportunities with organizations such as the Girls Scouts.
“I believe women helping women, girls helping girls, should continue to grow and evolve,” she said.
In 2020, challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t hinder her efforts or outreach — it fueled them.
“The experiences of the past year have reinforced in me the power of empathy and authenticity in leadership,” she said, “and I aspire to carry that forward in everything I do.”
At this stage of her career, Ms. Marcello said that what matters most to her is to have a “positive lasting impact” on the lives and careers of others.
“If I can help women to be confident and hopeful about the possibilities of their careers, I feel I am giving back what has been given to me by so many wonderful women and men who have supported me over the years,” she said.
