Wood to succeed the departing Patrick Regan

Willis has appointed Stephen Wood, the company’s global group financial controller, as its interim chief financial officer.

The appointment is effective from February 19, 2010 when Patrick Regan will leave the company to become chief financial officer of Aviva.

Regan’s planned departure was previously announced in October 2009. In his interim role, Wood will report to Willis chairman and chief executive Joseph Plumeri, and will continue to be based in London.

Wood joined Willis in October 2006 with more than 19 years experience gained in banking, finance and public accounting. Prior to joining Willis, he was divisional chief operating officer – annuities at GE Life (UK), a subsidiary of General Electric. In his current role, he is responsible for external reporting, treasury and financial planning and analysis.

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