Willis unveils Mexico chief executive

Willis North America has announced that Hilaire Damiron has been appointed chief executive of Willis Mexico.

Damiron had served as the interim chief executive of Willis Mexico since August 2009.

Damiron will be responsible for leading Willis Mexico's retail operation and driving growth. He will report to Vic Krauze, president and chief operating officer of Willis North America.

Krauze said "Hilaire's long track record of success and strong leadership skills will help drive breakout growth for this critical platform, while reinforcing Willis’s position in the Mexican market."

Damiron said: "Our whole team is focused on delivering the global resources of Willis to local clients."

Meanwhile, Willis has launched a new business unit within Willis Global Markets International (GMI) for the insurance of companies involved in life sciences.

The broker has appointed Tom Teixeira as the practice leader.

Based in London, Teixeira will report to Toby Wemyss, managing director of GMI, and will focus on major accounts outside the US.