|
New Chief Executive appointed at country’s
largest Insurance Broker
Hugh Governey announces his retirement - to be replaced
by Jim O’Mahoney
Wednesday, 13th July, 2005. Willis Ireland
– Ireland’s leading insurance and re-insurance
broker, and pensions, actuarial and risk management
consultancy – has announced that Jim O’Mahoney
is to replace Hugh Governey as Chief Executive of the
company with effect from the 1st August.
The announcement was made by Joe Plumeri, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Willis plc. Willis, the
world’s third largest insurance broker, who acquired
a majority shareholding in what was then Willis
in October of last year.
The appointment follows the announced retirement of
Hugh Governey, who has been Chief Executive since 2000.
Mr. Governey will retire as Chief Executive on the 31st
July, 2005, after 40 years of service with the Group.
He will remain as a Director of the company .
Speaking today, Mr. Plumeri paid tribute to the contribution
made by Mr. Governey; “Hugh has made an immense
contribution to the company during his years as Chief
Executive. In particular he will be remembered for leading
Willis to its position as the premier insurance
broker in the Irish market, for successfully overseeing
the deal to create Willis Ireland and for integrating
the businesses of Willis and Willis Ireland.
He leaves the company in an exceptionally strong position
and with its reputation and strength enhanced. We wish
him and his wife Christine every happiness in his retirement.”
Mr. Plumeri said that Hugh’s successor Jim O’Mahoney
was ideally placed to lead the company to the next phase
of its development; “Jim is one of the outstanding
leaders in the broking business in Ireland. In his role
as Managing Director of the key Corporate Division,
Jim has played a critical role in the company’s
overall success and he has been intimately involved
in the integration of the Willis and Willis
Ireland businesses over the past year. The Willis Ireland business has enjoyed great success since its
creation and we look forward to continued success under
Jim’s stewardship in the months and years ahead.”
Jim O’Mahoney has been Managing Director of the
Corporate Broking Division of Willis Ireland
since 1999 and has been with the Company since 1985.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute
and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner.
The appointment is subject to approval by the Financial
Regulator.
Note on Willis.
Willis Group Holdings Limited is a leading global insurance
broker, developing and delivering professional insurance,
reinsurance, risk management, financial and human resource
consulting and actuarial services to corporations, public
entities and institutions around the world. With over
300 offices in some 80 countries, its global team of
14,500 associates serves clients in some 180 countries.
Additional information on Willis may be found on its
web site www.willis.com.
Further Information:
Ray Gordon
MRPA KINMAN Communications
Ph: 01 6788099
Ph: 087 2417373.
Willis
Dan Prince
Ph: + 212 837 0806
|
