Mercer Appoints Pat Tomlinson as President, US & Canada and Stephanie Penner as US East Market CEO

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Mercer has appointed Pat Tomlinson as President, US & Canada, and Stephanie Penner as US East Market CEO, both based in New York. Tomlinson, with over 20 years of experience in HR consulting, previously led Mercer's Career business in North America. Penner has also worked for over two decades, focusing on workforce strategies. CEO Martine Ferland expressed confidence in their leadership as the company grows post-COVID, stating they will enhance client service and business expansion.

Positive

• Tomlinson and Penner bring over 40 years of combined experience in HR consulting and workforce strategy.
• Leadership changes are expected to strengthen client service and drive business growth following the COVID crisis.

Negative

• Potential concerns about continuity of leadership as new executives transition into their roles.

Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, has named Pat Tomlinson as President, US & Canada, reporting to Martine Ferland, President and CEO. Mercer has appointed Stephanie Penner to succeed Mr. Tomlinson’s previous role as US East Market CEO. They will both continue to be based in New York.

“Both Pat and Stephanie are tremendous leaders in our business,” said Ms. Ferland. “As we navigate through and emerge from the COVID crisis, we are confident they will further help us provide exceptional service and solutions to our clients while strategically growing our business throughout the US. We’re thrilled to welcome them to their new roles.”

Mr. Tomlinson has more than 20 years in the HR consulting and services industry. He joined Mercer from Aon Hewitt in 2014 to lead the Career business in North America, where he led a strategic turnaround and executed on several acquisitions that shifted Mercer’s business toward the future. Mr. Tomlinson earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Ms. Penner has worked with clients across a broad range of industries for more than 20 years to develop workforce strategies that align with their broader business objectives and values. Most recently, she was Mercer’s Tri-state office leader where she was responsible for building and strengthening local client relationships, driving revenue growth and expanding market presence across the region. Ms. Penner earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

About Mercer

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit www.mercer.com. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

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FAQ

What leadership changes were announced by Mercer in February 2023?

Mercer named Pat Tomlinson as President, US & Canada, and Stephanie Penner as US East Market CEO.

What are the backgrounds of Pat Tomlinson and Stephanie Penner?

Tomlinson has over 20 years in HR consulting, previously leading Mercer's Career business, while Penner has extensive experience in developing workforce strategies.

How might these appointments affect Mercer's business strategy?

The new leadership aims to enhance service offerings and expand business growth, especially in the post-COVID landscape.