Willis accelerates investment in data and analytics with appointment of Global Data Strategy Leader and Global Digital Platforms Leader
Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) has strengthened its data and analytics capabilities with two key appointments. Kate Harb has been named Global Data Strategy Leader, tasked with developing the company's data strategy, focusing on acquisition, optimization, and Generative AI capabilities. Dermot Sargent has been appointed Global Digital Platforms Leader, overseeing digital infrastructure development and the Broking Platform rollout.
Harb, a 20-year WTW veteran based in London, currently leads various data and analytics initiatives and GenAI deployment. She previously served as Chief of Staff for Risk & Broking and Director of Strategy for Global Construction. Sargent brings 30 years of market experience, joining WTW in 2022 after nine years at Aon as Chief Broking Officer.
Lucy Clarke, President of Global Risk and Broking, emphasized that these appointments reflect Willis' commitment to enhancing client service through improved data-driven capabilities and structured data capture.
Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) ha potenziato le proprie capacità di analisi e dati con due nomine chiave. Kate Harb è stata nominata Leader della Strategia Dati Globale, incaricata di sviluppare la strategia dati dell'azienda, con un focus su acquisizione, ottimizzazione e capacità di Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa. Dermot Sargent è stato nominato Leader delle Piattaforme Digitali Globali, supervisionando lo sviluppo dell'infrastruttura digitale e il lancio della Piattaforma di Broking.
Harb, veterana di WTW con 20 anni di esperienza e basata a Londra, attualmente guida diverse iniziative di dati e analisi e l'implementazione di GenAI. In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief of Staff per Risk & Broking e Direttore della Strategia per la Costruzione Globale. Sargent porta con sé 30 anni di esperienza nel mercato, unendosi a WTW nel 2022 dopo nove anni in Aon come Chief Broking Officer.
Lucy Clarke, Presidente del Rischio e Broking Globale, ha sottolineato che queste nomine riflettono l'impegno di Willis a migliorare il servizio ai clienti attraverso capacità analitiche basate sui dati e una cattura strutturata dei dati.
Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) ha reforzado sus capacidades de datos y análisis con dos nombramientos clave. Kate Harb ha sido nombrada Líder de Estrategia de Datos Global, encargada de desarrollar la estrategia de datos de la empresa, centrándose en la adquisición, optimización y capacidades de IA Generativa. Dermot Sargent ha sido nombrado Líder de Plataformas Digitales Globales, supervisando el desarrollo de la infraestructura digital y el despliegue de la Plataforma de Corretaje.
Harb, veterana de WTW con 20 años de experiencia y con sede en Londres, actualmente lidera diversas iniciativas de datos y análisis y la implementación de GenAI. Anteriormente, ocupó el cargo de Jefa de Personal para Riesgo y Corretaje y Directora de Estrategia para Construcción Global. Sargent aporta 30 años de experiencia en el mercado, uniéndose a WTW en 2022 después de nueve años en Aon como Director de Corretaje.
Lucy Clarke, Presidenta de Riesgo y Corretaje Global, enfatizó que estos nombramientos reflejan el compromiso de Willis de mejorar el servicio al cliente a través de capacidades impulsadas por datos y captura estructurada de datos.
윌리스 (NASDAQ:WTW)는 두 가지 주요 임명을 통해 데이터 및 분석 능력을 강화했습니다. 케이트 하브가 글로벌 데이터 전략 리더로 임명되어 회사의 데이터 전략을 개발하는 임무를 맡았으며, 데이터 수집, 최적화 및 생성적 AI 기능에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 더못 사전트는 글로벌 디지털 플랫폼 리더로 임명되어 디지털 인프라 개발 및 중개 플랫폼 롤아웃을 감독합니다.
하브는 런던에 본사를 두고 있는 WTW의 20년 경력 베테랑으로, 현재 다양한 데이터 및 분석 이니셔티브와 GenAI 배포를 이끌고 있습니다. 그녀는 이전에 리스크 및 중개 부서의 비서실장과 글로벌 건설 전략 이사로 재직했습니다. 사전트는 30년의 시장 경험을 가지고 있으며, 2022년 WTW에 합류하기 전에는 Aon에서 중개 책임자로 9년을 보냈습니다.
글로벌 리스크 및 중개 부문 사장인 루시 클락은 이러한 임명이 데이터 기반 능력 및 구조화된 데이터 수집을 통해 고객 서비스를 개선하려는 윌리스의 의지를 반영한다고 강조했습니다.
Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) a renforcé ses capacités en matière de données et d'analytique avec deux nominations clés. Kate Harb a été nommée Responsable de la Stratégie de Données Mondiale, chargée de développer la stratégie de données de l'entreprise, en se concentrant sur l'acquisition, l'optimisation et les capacités d'IA Générative. Dermot Sargent a été nommé Responsable des Plateformes Numériques Mondiales, supervisant le développement de l'infrastructure numérique et le déploiement de la Plateforme de Courtage.
Harb, vétérane de WTW avec 20 ans d'expérience et basée à Londres, dirige actuellement diverses initiatives de données et d'analytique ainsi que le déploiement de GenAI. Auparavant, elle a occupé le poste de Chef de Cabinet pour le Risque et le Courtage et de Directrice de la Stratégie pour la Construction Mondiale. Sargent apporte 30 ans d'expérience sur le marché, ayant rejoint WTW en 2022 après neuf ans chez Aon en tant que Responsable du Courtage.
Lucy Clarke, Présidente du Risque et du Courtage Mondial, a souligné que ces nominations reflètent l'engagement de Willis à améliorer le service client grâce à des capacités basées sur les données et à une capture de données structurée.
Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) hat seine Daten- und Analysefähigkeiten durch zwei wichtige Ernennungen gestärkt. Kate Harb wurde zur globalen Leiterin der Datenstrategie ernannt und ist dafür verantwortlich, die Datenstrategie des Unternehmens zu entwickeln, mit einem Fokus auf Akquisition, Optimierung und generative KI-Fähigkeiten. Dermot Sargent wurde zum globalen Leiter der digitalen Plattformen ernannt und überwacht die Entwicklung der digitalen Infrastruktur sowie die Einführung der Broker-Plattform.
Harb, eine WTW-Veteranin mit 20 Jahren Erfahrung und mit Sitz in London, leitet derzeit verschiedene Daten- und Analyseinitiativen sowie die Implementierung von GenAI. Zuvor war sie Chief of Staff für Risiko und Brokerage sowie Direktorin der Strategie für globale Bauprojekte. Sargent bringt 30 Jahre Markterfahrung mit und trat 2022 WTW bei, nachdem er neun Jahre lang als Chief Broking Officer bei Aon tätig war.
Lucy Clarke, Präsidentin für globales Risiko und Brokerage, betonte, dass diese Ernennungen das Engagement von Willis widerspiegeln, den Kundenservice durch verbesserte datengestützte Fähigkeiten und strukturierte Datenerfassung zu verbessern.
- Strategic investment in data analytics and digital transformation
- Appointment of experienced internal talent with 20+ years company knowledge
- Addition of senior executive with 30 years industry expertise from major competitors
- None.
LONDON, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business, (NASDAQ:WTW), has announced the appointment of Kate Harb as Global Data Strategy Leader and Dermot Sargent as Global Digital Platforms Leader. Both appointments form part of Willis’ ongoing commitment to digitization and the delivery of a market-leading and innovative data-driven strategy.
As Global Data Strategy Leader, Harb will lead efforts to create a clear data strategy across all parts of the Willis business, focusing on data acquisition, data optimization and Generative AI capabilities.
In his role as Global Digital Platforms Leader, Sargent will oversee the development of Willis’ digital infrastructure across the company’s operations, including the accelerated rollout of Broking Platform.
Commenting on both appointments, Lucy Clarke, President, Global Risk and Broking, said, “Our continued investment in our market-leading data and analytics, combined with more efficient processes and more structured data-capture powers, will further enhance our outstanding client service. I am delighted to have Kate and Dermot take key roles in shaping our data-driven, digital future.”
Kate currently leads several Willis-wide data and analytics initiatives and is responsible for the deployment of GenAI across the business. Kate, based in London, has been with WTW for over 20 years, holding roles such as Chief of Staff for Risk & Broking and Director of Strategy for Global Construction.
Dermot has 30 years’ market experience. He joined WTW in 2022 and has been leading the accelerated rollout of Broking Platform. He came to WTW after nine years at Aon, where he was Chief Broking Officer, as well as holding various other senior roles. He began his career at Marsh, spending over a decade in Global Placement roles.
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